Are you Avoiding Holiday Parties?
- 12.23.2009
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“Avoiding jobs that require you to give a lot of presentations is no big deal — everyone does it, right? And skipping dinners with groups of friends because you get nervous eating around other people is normal isn’t it? Actually, avoiding parties, friends, meetings, and other social situations because you get too anxious about them is a big deal. It's a coping mechanism for an anxiety disorder called social anxiety disorder.”
You might suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder. Social Anxiety Disorder affects around “15 million adults in the United States, and its symptoms can be more subtle than you might think.” Many people with this disorder learn how to cope with the social discomfort because there are aspects of the social interaction that they enjoy, but there are other people that cannot handle the anxiety.
“People with social anxiety disorder feel an overwhelming level of anxiety as well as self-consciousness in certain or even all social settings; they are often convinced that all eyes are on them, watching and waiting for them to make a mistake. Their anxiety about an upcoming event can start weeks in advance. Like certain other forms of anxiety disorder, physical symptoms can show up as well. In addition to sweating, they may experience nausea, difficulty talking, and blushing.”
The cause of anxiety is unknown, but doctors believe genetics or being extremely protected throughout childhood and adolescence can cause it. Using a combination of therapy and medication can help you manage your social anxiety.
“Social anxiety disorder is common, but just because you find yourself a little shy or nervous sometimes doesn't mean that you have the condition. However, if you start avoiding certain situations, and find that your anxiety is really affecting how you live and function, contact us now and you can learn to manage your social anxiety disorder and regain control over your life.”
You might suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder. Social Anxiety Disorder affects around “15 million adults in the United States, and its symptoms can be more subtle than you might think.” Many people with this disorder learn how to cope with the social discomfort because there are aspects of the social interaction that they enjoy, but there are other people that cannot handle the anxiety.
“People with social anxiety disorder feel an overwhelming level of anxiety as well as self-consciousness in certain or even all social settings; they are often convinced that all eyes are on them, watching and waiting for them to make a mistake. Their anxiety about an upcoming event can start weeks in advance. Like certain other forms of anxiety disorder, physical symptoms can show up as well. In addition to sweating, they may experience nausea, difficulty talking, and blushing.”
The cause of anxiety is unknown, but doctors believe genetics or being extremely protected throughout childhood and adolescence can cause it. Using a combination of therapy and medication can help you manage your social anxiety.
“Social anxiety disorder is common, but just because you find yourself a little shy or nervous sometimes doesn't mean that you have the condition. However, if you start avoiding certain situations, and find that your anxiety is really affecting how you live and function, contact us now and you can learn to manage your social anxiety disorder and regain control over your life.”
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