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What is social anxiety?

Social Anxiety is used to describe feelings of anxiety and fear that occur in response to social situations. Even the most confident of people can get a little anxious before a presentation, or when they are meeting new people, but in social anxiety, this distress can be so overwhelming that they may frequently try to avoid social situations.<br><br>Read More - https://www.betterlyf.com/articles/self-esteem-and-confidence/what-is-social-anxiety/

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What is social anxiety?

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  1. What is social anxiety? Social Anxiety is used to describe feelings of anxiety and fear that occur in response to social situations. Even the most confident of people can get a little anxious before a presentation, or when they are meeting new people, but in social anxiety this distress can be so overwhelming that they may frequently try to avoid social situations.

  2. To truly understand why social anxiety occurs, we have to ask ourselves questions deeper than the surface. • I am not perfect. • Nobody likes me. • I might perform bad. • If I perform bad, others would judge me. • If they judge me, they are probably right. • Others are better. Why causes Social Anxiety?

  3. Know the symptoms.First step towards fighting social anxiety is to know how it feels and looks. Excessive worrying about social situations, avoiding social gatherings etc. • Recognize the trigger.Knowing exactly what causes your anxiety is a must. Keeping a journal can help pinpoint the common experiences. • Realize Anxiety isn’t real. Social anxiety feeds on thoughts that exaggerate danger or negative outcome of an event. These are just anticipations, not reality. • Relaxation techniques.To deal with the uncomfortable feeling, learn ways to relax yourself. Meditation, deep breathing and exercises like yoga can help you calm your nerve. • Use/Develop social skills.Skills like listening actively, asking questions and communicating assertively can bring in a lot of comfort and confidence. • Putting yourself out there.Gradual exposure to social situations work wonders. Expose yourself to smaller audience and slowly increase the number once you feel comfortable and ready. • Seek help.In case of a condition when self-help seems unsuccessful, reach out for professional help. Seeking help is a sign of strength. How to fight Social Anxiety?

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