Is There a Cure for Social Phobia?
Posted on April 24, 2012 by Keith Hill, One of Thousands of ADD ADHD Coaches on Noomii.
A quick look dealing with Social Phobia.
Social Phobia, by definition, is a disorder where the sufferer experiences extreme anxiety when faced with a particular social circumstance or within all or many social settings. He or she, as well, experiences performance anxiety. Symptoms for adults include: a racing heart, excess perspiration, shakes or tremors, diarrhea, and basically an overall feeling of dread. Individuals fitting the description of the social phobic believe they are being unduly judged. Also, they may experience feelings of humiliation and/or embarrassment. Their seemingly out-of-control physical symptoms only add to their levels of discomfort and so they tend to avoid either particular social circumstances or any type of interaction with other individuals.
Feelings of humiliation or embarrassment and the belief they are being judged by others may have acquired roots during the person’s childhood. The sufferer may have been subjected to a particularly bad experience wherein he or she was mocked or bullied about; these unfortunate episodes may have led to the disorder.
You can help yourself overcome Social Phobia or Social Anxiety Disorder by: a) Making lifestyle changes (such as eliminating smoking); b) Employing a great deal of self-discipline with respect to proper diet and exercise; and c) Changing the way you think about social situations. By training your mind to think about things differently and staying on medication for the span of time prescribed, you can make great strides in overcoming Social Anxiety Disorder.
You can do many things to relieve your own Social Phobia or Social Anxiety. It makes good sense, therefore, in this regard, to find a good therapist who understands the ins and outs of the disorder. You do not want a therapist who minimizes the disorder of Social Phobia. In order to get the best results, you must find a therapist that is as dedicated to his or her career and specialization as you are in finding treatment. If your therapist does not already have a behavioral group therapy program in place for Social Phobia, it is best you seek a therapist who provides one.
Further, it is best to work with a therapist who fully understands your extraordinary feelings of self- consciousness. Any worthy therapist will realize how difficult it is for you to confront persons within certain, or all, social settings. If you would like coaching help with social phobia, contact us HERE and we can help you
