Social anxiety from the outside world seems like a problem that does not exist at all. But in fact, if you ask an embarrassed person about his / her biggest fear, the answer may be “social anxiety”. According to psychologists, social anxiety feels like a serious mental problem and changes people’s personality gradually. Unfortunately, social […]
Social anxiety from the outside world seems like a problem that does not exist at all.
But in fact, if you ask an embarrassed person about his / her biggest fear, the answer may be “social anxiety”.
According to psychologists, social anxiety feels like a serious mental problem and changes people’s personality gradually.
Unfortunately, social anxiety can make people believe in fear’s negative power by assuming that every random behaviour tends to be wrong.
Below you can find some illustrations that demonstrate a life of someone who suffers from social anxiety and the ways of fixing it.
How Does It Feel To Have Social Anxiety From The Illustrations Perspective?
Illustrated by Shea Strauss
Illustrated by Shea Strauss
Illustrated by Shea Strauss
Illustrated by Shea Strauss
How To Stay Away From Social Anxiety?
This is what therapists call “cognitive behavioral therapy,” and if you do choose to see a therapist, he or she can help you through the necessary steps of feeling more comfortable in public.
Dr. Weeks said it best: “We avoid what frightens us, and in turn, are frightened by what we avoid.”
The longer you evade social encounters, the more the fear will build up in your mind. Of course, gradual exposure will ease you into the situation so you don’t become overwhelmed, so try to first imagine yourself conquering your fear. Picture yourself assuredly delivering a speech in front of your class, or confidently walking up to a group of people at a party, or even just having a relaxed conversation at your home with friends.
While you imagine this scenario, don’t focus on how others might perceive you. Just picture what you would ideally look, feel, and sound like if you felt totally comfortable in this social situation that you fear. Then, just go from there. Talk to your barista at the local coffee shop when you stop by, or go out with a trusted family member or friend to somewhere that makes you feel anxious, like a grocery store or mall.
An emerging body of research continues to prove that mindfulness can ease symptoms, or even completely reverse, social anxiety disorders. People who suffer from any form of anxiety focus their attention entirely on the future – how people will react to what they say, what people will think of them, if people will notice their blushing face or shaky hands in a group setting, etc. However, meditation and deep breathing exercises teach them to bring their attention back to the present moment, and think of nothing else but their own breath.
After practicing this for a few weeks or months, it becomes second nature, and they can use these valuable tools when talking to people, giving a speech, or anything else that requires interaction with people.
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