Self-care Sunday ~ Social anxiety

Conclusion

In summary, social anxiety can take control of your life — your health, your happiness, and your potential.

But you can take back control though awareness, confidence, and action.

Social anxiety is not to be confused with terms such as shyness, introversion, a-sociality, anti-sociality, and anti-social personality disorder. Shyness naturally resolves itself overtime, however SA must be consciously worked on in order to overcome.

There is no “cure” for social anxiety disorder, but steps you can take to minimize the discomfort. Never feel ashamed of your SAD or feel like you need to hide it. The more open you are about it, especially with a partner or friends/family, the more harmony in the long-run. Be proud of your uniqueness and let your challenges make you stronger.

Free hotline for mental health treatment: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

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6 responses to “Self-care Sunday ~ Social anxiety”

  1. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar

    Good stuff to know and very interesting Thanks for the great post

    Take heart and laugh

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    1. Lotus Laura Avatar

      Thanks so much! 💙

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  2. ceridwensilverhart Avatar

    Thanks, these are some great tips. It’s also interesting that being “mean, rude, or sassy” can be a manifestation of social anxiety. Knowing that will help me think twice before jumping to the conclusion that someone is just obnoxious.

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    1. Lotus Laura Avatar

      Yes! In some cases they might just be obnoxious haha but I definitely know cases when a person uses that as a defense mechanism for their social anxiety and can be due to paranoia of being judged or picked on. It doesn’t mean it’s excusable, but it can help you understand better.

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      1. ceridwensilverhart Avatar

        True, it does not excuse the behavior. Still, I think that possibility would help me dampen my own anger so that I don’t just react to their jabs.

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      2. Lotus Laura Avatar

        Oh yes! I find life to be far more peaceful when you give the benefit of the doubt 🙂 everyone is going through their own mental health issues!

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