How To Deal With Social Anxiety - 5 Sure Methods To Combat It

Those who suffer from social anxiety will tell you that they experience uncomfortable degrees of shyness when around others. The main difference between social anxiety disorder and just plain shyness is that those who are socially anxious are always living with fear of being embarrassed in public and social settings.

People who are shy will still engage in activity with others even if it causes a level of distress. Those suffering with social anxiety find themselves isolated and lonely. Unable to make connections with others.

Here are five of the best ways to deal with social anxiety.

1. Limit your consumption of Alcohol. Many times alcohol is a go to for relaxation and the ability to feel more at ease in public. This however is not a healthy way to navigate.
2. Stop Avoiding. When you avoid the opportunity to be social you are making it a surefire way that you will remain anxiou, alone and stuck in your head. When you get lost in your head you begin to make up stories that will create enormous amounts of fear.
3. Utilize Exposure Therapy. This type of therapy is very helpful. You are slowly and systematically exposed to social situations with the intention of overcoming your fears. This is great to do with a therapist trained in the field of helping those overcome anxiety.
4. Reduce Your Intake of Caffeine. Having one or two cups of coffee in the morning is alright. If you find that you consume more than that try to cut back. It only adds to feeling jittery and nervous.
5.  Practice Meditation and Mindfulness. The art of mindfulness involves learning to anchor your thoughts to remain in the present moment. Mindfulness practice is a very wonderful tool. It helps to keep you out of your head and from future tripping.

How to deal with Social Anxiety and Seeking Professional Help

If your life is controlled by social anxiety then you may want to seriously consider seeking therapy. A therapist can assist you in understanding the thoughts and beliefs holding you back form living a full life. Once your able to get to the underlying irrational fear, you will see that it is your mind making up the story that it is unsafe to be around others. Understand my approach today and let's start the work on creating a full and expansive life for yourself.