Starting Point Counseling Services
Indianapolis, IN
ph: 317.671.5988
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Do you avoid most social situations (i.e.: parties, church, family get-togethers)? Does your heart pound and hands get sweaty when you know you have to speak in front of a group? Do you fear being called on in class or in a group setting? Do you avoid being the center of attention? Are you the quiet, trying-to-go-unnoticed one at parties? You are not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 15 million adults and 5.5% of adolescents suffer from persistent social phobia.
Below are some common signs of social phobia, though it is not an exhaustive list. Also, there are a few techniques used in treatment of this. Though there is useful self-help information available, professional help may be needed.
Common Signs:
Cause:
No sure determinations have been made as to why some people suffer from social anxiety and others don’t.
Treatment:
Tips and Techniques:
Here are a few ways to help you work through your fear of social situations. It may be helpful to enlist the help of a professional to work deeper through these tips and techniques.
Breathe – When faced with fear or anxiety, we usually subconsciously hold our breath.
Challenge your thoughts – identify automatic negative thoughts and challenge them with logic
Exposure – Seek out social situations
References:
National Institute of Mental Health. Retrieved on 9/3/15 from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/index.shtml
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Starting Point Counseling Services
Indianapolis, IN
ph: 317.671.5988
wendy