What does it mean if you cant socialize?
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It’s natural to feel self-conscious, nervous, or shy in front of others at times. When people feel so self-conscious and anxious that it prevents them from speaking up or socializing most of the time, it’s probably more than shyness. It may be an anxiety condition called social phobia (also called social anxiety).
Is Social anxiety permanent?
Prognosis: Untreated social anxiety disorder can become chronic and increasingly life-limiting. Over time, it can become more difficult to fight the phobia and maintain a normal life. With treatment, however, the prognosis is extremely positive.
How do I deal with severe social anxiety?
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.
If you have social anxiety, the chances are that it is rooted in a deep fear of what others think about you. You are scared of people not liking you, of people judging you, and of people thinking you are weird or strange. When faced with a social interaction, these fears surface in the form of negative thoughts.
When you are in a social situation and you start to notice yourself getting anxious, or when you are approaching a social situation and are already really anxious, do this breathing exercise: Take a slow breath in through your nose for a count of eight seconds, sending it deep into your lower belly. Hold your breath for two seconds.
How do I deal with social anxiety disorder (SAD)?
Do something. Although it can be tempting to avoid social and performance situations if you suffer from social anxiety disorder (SAD), it is important to get yourself out there. That means accepting invitations to go places and do things that make you uncomfortable.
My social anxiety makes me pretty much house bound. Talk more about that later if you like. Anti depressants take a while to adjust to and often it is necessary to try and ‘experiment’ to find one that does not give you unpleasant side effects. But avoiding doctors, is probably not a good thing (although I am also guilty of that!).