Seattle Social Anxiety Treatment
Aubra Taylor, LMHC
Affinity Mental Health
Social Anxiety/Phobia Treatment:
Feeling some level of anxiety in social settings on occasion is common, such as interviews or public performance. However, when this form of anxiety takes on more than an occasional presentation, this can make daily life challenging. Individuals suffering from social anxiety disorder become so fearful of embarrassing themselves in social situations, that they often find them stressful or avoid them all together. When attended, often sufferers of social anxiety will repeatedly replay details of the event.
Social anxiety/social phobia involves the overwhelming fear of being judged or scrutinized by others, and replaying these events is often an attempt to understand if he/she embarrassment him/herself. Sufferers of social anxiety/social phobia often logically can understand that these fears are most likely exaggerated, however, these untrue feelings of inadequacy are generally difficult to overcome.
Social anxiety is actually quite common, although many sufferers feel that they are alone. Also, the kinds of situations that may encourage social anxiety symptoms can vary greatly between individuals. For example, some people only show their symptoms in specific social situations, such as parties or meeting strangers. Others, may exhibit more generalized social anxiety which occurs in most situations. The most common specific social anxiety is fear of performing or public speaking.
The following are some common examples of situation that may trigger social anxiety:
If you feel that you or someone you care about may be suffering from this condition, let me know if you'd like assistance. To setup an appointment Click Here to Book Online, Click Here for my contact form, or email info@StartingTherapy.com.
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Social Anxiety/Phobia Treatment:
Feeling some level of anxiety in social settings on occasion is common, such as interviews or public performance. However, when this form of anxiety takes on more than an occasional presentation, this can make daily life challenging. Individuals suffering from social anxiety disorder become so fearful of embarrassing themselves in social situations, that they often find them stressful or avoid them all together. When attended, often sufferers of social anxiety will repeatedly replay details of the event.
Social anxiety/social phobia involves the overwhelming fear of being judged or scrutinized by others, and replaying these events is often an attempt to understand if he/she embarrassment him/herself. Sufferers of social anxiety/social phobia often logically can understand that these fears are most likely exaggerated, however, these untrue feelings of inadequacy are generally difficult to overcome.
Social anxiety is actually quite common, although many sufferers feel that they are alone. Also, the kinds of situations that may encourage social anxiety symptoms can vary greatly between individuals. For example, some people only show their symptoms in specific social situations, such as parties or meeting strangers. Others, may exhibit more generalized social anxiety which occurs in most situations. The most common specific social anxiety is fear of performing or public speaking.
The following are some common examples of situation that may trigger social anxiety:
- Performing
- Public Speaking
- Being Teased
- Authority Figures
- Being the Center of Attention
- Meeting Strangers
- "Small Talk"
- Being Corrected or Criticized
- Being Asked to Speak in Class or Meeting
- Telephone Calls
- Dating
- Attending Parties/Social Events
- and Many Others...
If you feel that you or someone you care about may be suffering from this condition, let me know if you'd like assistance. To setup an appointment Click Here to Book Online, Click Here for my contact form, or email info@StartingTherapy.com.
To learn more about other anxiety disorders, please Click Here.
