How do you live with severe social anxiety?
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7 Tips for Living With Social Anxiety
- Control Your Breathing.
- Try Exercise or Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
- Prepare.
- Start Small.
- Take the Focus Off Yourself.
- Talk Back to Negative Thoughts.
- Use Your Senses.
Many people who are shy do not have the negative emotions and feelings that accompany social anxiety disorder. They live a normal life, and do not view shyness as a negative trait. While many people with social anxiety disorder are shy, shyness is not a pre-requisite for social anxiety disorder.
Will I live with social anxiety forever?
Most people will never live completely without social anxiety, but rather achieve a balance in which your anxiety does not negatively affect your daily functioning or place limits on what you can achieve.
First choices in medications Though several types of medications are available, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often the first type of drug tried for persistent symptoms of social anxiety. Your health care provider may prescribe paroxetine (Paxil) or sertraline (Zoloft).
Is shyness a disability?
Many suffer from more than just shyness, experts say. They have a condition called social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia. The condition has been officially recognized as a psychiatric disorder since 1980.
How do I overcome shyness and social anxiety?
The more you do it, the better you get. If your shyness is more severe there are effective treatments for social anxiety that include group and individual therapies, and in some cases medication. If you feel like you might benefit from these, consult a mental health professional.
Most people feel shy at one point or another, but for some, shyness can be so debilitating that it prevents them from participating in social situations that are important to personal or professional goals. Shy people want to be close to others but fear being rejected or criticized, so they avoid even social events they want to attend.
How do you deal with a shy person?
7. Choose relationships carefully. Shy people tend to have fewer but deeper friendships–which means your choice of friend or partner is even more important. Give your time to the people in your life who are responsive, warm, and encouraging.
How can I get rid of anxiety in my 20s?
Improve Your Health. Do everything in your power to ensure that poor physical health is not contributing to your problems with anxiety. Exercise on a regular basis (including cardiovascular exercise and weight training) and eat a healthy, balanced diet. Do your best to stay away from caffeine and alcohol.