Social Fear Anxiety - 5 Steps of Overcoming it

May 6
07:28

2010

Nyamache

Nyamache

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Social fear anxiety will deny you a lot in life. Many people are striving to get rid of it because it’s unpleasant behavior. One should realize that there are effective steps to be followed.

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Social fear anxiety is what some of us strive to overcome. It has really denied us a lot in our lives. But we learn from our past mistakes and work on them. In fact we never give up no matter what life throws on our way.

There are many solutions for a problem and it has never occurred to me that something cannot be solved. While there are many causes,Social Fear Anxiety - 5 Steps of Overcoming it  Articles the solutions can be quite simple and can be found without professional counseling. 

Suffering from social fear anxiety can be very unpleasant, in fact, it lowers your dignity. Physical symptoms are sweaty palms, trembling and discomfort or nausea of the stomach etc. The good news is that there are steps that you can take to overcome it.

Here are five effective social fear anxiety steps

1. The first and most important step in overcoming social fear anxiety is to simply socialize. Try a virtual setting if this is the case. It is effective when it comes to interaction and of course a good place to start for those who suffer extreme symptoms.

Go ahead and find an online forum that interests you. There are many topics discussed and you are able to start a new topic. By doing this you will be getting rid of social fear anxiety.

2. Now it is time for the next step. After becoming comfortable in this virtual setting, one needs to expand horizons. The virtual experience will have shown that there is interest and respect among others for one's viewpoints and personality.

This confidence is gained through recognition of the fact that one has valuable information and viewpoints. Take this fact into consideration and join a live support group in the community. Remember that the group is comprised of others overcoming social fear anxiety, and that the group leader is experienced in bringing out people in non-threatening ways. Enjoy the experience!

3. Once a comfort level is reached within the support group, the next step is to invite a member or two whom are trusted to a coffee or walk in the park.  One will soon find that the experience is not so scary.  It is probable that one will find oneself talking easily and enjoying the company without any disqualifying thoughts or trepidation.

4. The biggest step is to follow, but for one who has successfully reached this point, it won't seem so big.

5. A luncheon or dinner hosted in home, a party, is the last step. It doesn't need to be a large gathering, but three or four guests should be invited. With a new confidence level attained, this should be an enjoyable event. One will notice that sweaty palms and heart palpitations have disappeared.

The training is complete, and the only question one will have at this point is why it seemed so difficult before! Socializing outside of the support group will seem not only easier, but something which sounds fun.