Social Anxiety Is the Third Largest Psychological Disorder in Society

The fear of social situations is probably been around for as long as we have been living in groups. Social anxiety is said to rank number three only behind alcoholism and clinical depression. It's my belief that much of the general anxiety we hold toward society is due to the loss of common community values.

That is, we can no longer rely upon our view that the general public are all basically the same. By the same I do not mean race, gender, or other physical characteristics that of the values and tolerance that was so much in evidence in years past

There are many different types of social anxiety including being uncomfortable and having a heightened awareness that people may be looking at the suffer with the intent to ridicule or harmed in some way. A mental anxiety disorder is not limited to specific people or type. Many people suffering from social anxiety symptoms will recognize that such perceptions are inaccurate, but continue to hold in the back of their mind a level of fear and worry that can impact their life.

Here's a few other common social anxiety situations. See if you recognize any of these in your own life

1. Fear of using the telephone

2. Being in and around crowds. - self-conscious

3. Apprehension about public speaking

4. Believing that people are looking for an opportunity to ridicule or harm you

5. Not wanting to interact with other people even in public or commercial situations for fear of disturbing or "putting out" the other person

6. Not wanting to go for a walk in your own neighborhood, because you may need to interact or greet someone you may meet in passing

7. Although the lonely, the fear of attending social gatherings is just too much to bear.

8. Becoming almost physically ill about the thought of attending a meeting or class.

9. Family holiday gatherings and get-togethers are tedious. This is often accompanied by to belief that these gatherings are an opportunity to ridicule or are inconvenient for your guests

10. Social anxiety phobia has affected not only your private life, but possibly also your career in an attempt to stay in control of the anxious feelings

Don't think for one minute however that you are the only person that has had to deal with social anxiety. Many celebrites and sports figures also suffer from some form of social anxiety.

There a a number of famous people who have had social Anxiety as well as other related conditions these include :
Donny Osmond, Kim Basinger, Barbara Striesand just to name a few.

The good news is that there are a number of different strategies therapies medications or combinations that can be used to treat patients. Cognitive behavior therapy has been found to be effective in treating many social phobic people.

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