{"id":151307,"date":"2023-09-06T01:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T05:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/effectsofanxiety.net\/?p=151307"},"modified":"2023-09-04T20:49:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T00:49:47","slug":"9-things-social-anxiety-makes-us-do-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/effectsofanxiety.net\/archives\/151307","title":{"rendered":"9 Things Social Anxiety Makes Us Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"9 Things Social Anxiety Makes Us Do\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UfGDb41oDjo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSoft music Instructor, Hey Psych2goers, and welcome back to another video. Before we start, we would like to give you a big thanks for all the support that you’ve given us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPsych2Gos mission is to make psychology and mental health more accessible to everyone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow let’s begin.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you extremely afraid of being judged by others? Are you very self-conscious in everyday social situations? Do you avoid meeting new people? These are all trademark signs of social anxiety, which affects approximately 15 million people in the United States alone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSocial anxiety disorder is classified as a significant amount of fear, embarrassment, or humiliation in social or performance-based situations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt goes far deeper than mere shyness, where shyness is more of a personality.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTrait social anxiety disorder can cause significant disruption of your daily life.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore we begin, we would like to mention that this video is created for educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute a professional diagnosis.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you suspect you may have social anxiety, disorder, or any mental health condition, we highly advise you to seek help from a qualified mental health.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nProfessional With that said here are nine things that social anxiety makes us do One repeatedly double checking the location and time. Do you find yourself repeatedly checking your phone to make sure you’re in the right place? It can be terrifying for those with social anxiety to arrive late or walk into the wrong room.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo double or even triple-checking information is necessary.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEven if you know you’ve got the details right.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt can bring you peace of mind just to make sure it may be the difference between walking in with confidence or hesitation and two rehearsing conversations in your head ahead of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile this may be a subconscious practice at first many people who face social anxiety rehearse things they’re going to say before they have the actual conversation.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis often begins as imagining future conversations or running through a list of important points to discuss.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSome people find it more helpful to physically practice having a conversation as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat being said, not everyone who rehearses their conversations beforehand necessarily has social anxiety, Memorization and practice are both common tools to aid.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou feel nervous whether you’re anxious about public speaking talking to a specific person or being social in general Number three avoiding phone calls, even though it’s become a bit of a joke among millennials and Gen Zer, who prefer to text avoid phone Calls is actually a fairly common behavior for people with social anxiety.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPsychologist Lindsay Sharfstein told Headspace. Anxiety is typical for all of us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s a universal emotion that we can all relate to.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor the most part.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe know that individuals are not afraid of phones.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey have phones in their office backpack purse.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat they’re typically afraid of is the evaluation or judgment that may happen when they’re on a phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis may be why some people prefer to text instead of talk on the phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe more one can put between themselves and the other person the more comfortable they generally feel interacting Four faking phone calls Have you ever pretended to be in the middle of a call just to avoid talking to someone or worn headphones to discourage others from approaching you, Although it’s safe to assume that phone calls are not something that people with social anxiety look forward to faking, a call can come in handy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/7099713\/pexels-photo-7099713.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;h=650&amp;w=940\" \/>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt can be a lot easier to act busy rather than face the awkwardness of an unwanted conversation.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo, this can become a habit of avoidance. If you have social anxiety, five constantly worrying about how everyone sees you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, those with a social anxiety disorder are increasingly concerned about how they are perceived by others.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe last thing they want is to come off as awkward, fumbling, or boring.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou’ve likely felt this way at some point throughout your life, whether it’s the desire to fit in with friends or make a good impression on a potential employer with social anxiety.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHowever, this pressure to perform feels constantly heavy and can lead to full-blown panic attacks when in social or performance-based situations Number six is feeling lonely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEven when you’re surrounded by people, People with social anxiety can share this feeling with those who battle, depression and other mental illnesses as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo, unfortunately, a lot of people can relate to this isolating feeling When social anxiety keeps you from being your true self.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt can be difficult to feel included at all. It’s frustrating to be close to others, but not be able to connect with them in a comfortable way.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you’re struggling to effectively communicate and are extremely hesitant to even start a conversation that adds to your feelings of loneliness, even when you’re, surrounded by others, Number seven clenching your teeth and other physical discomforts, you feel shaky or lightheaded when faced with A social situation: Does your heart rate speed up or do your hands tremble? The stress that comes with social anxiety can manifest through physical symptoms.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMany of the symptoms are signs of nervousness such as sweating, flushing, and feeling shaky According to Mayo Clinic. You might also be dealing with muscle tension, feeling that your mind has gone blank, or having trouble catching your breath.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNumber eight obsessing over how you look When you’re, constantly worried about how others perceive you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou’re likely to be concerned with how you look as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou might have a distorted body image and think that you’re less physically attractive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYour thoughts can flit from your hair to your clothes or flaws in your skin.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThinking that it’s just all wrong In an attempt to feel comfortable in your own skin, you might spend an inappropriate amount of time and money on fixing your appearance, such as shopping for better clothes, getting high-end beauty products, or going on diets.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you think you’re overweight and number nine, you feel more like yourself around the people.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou’re comfortable with Yourself, think you’re picky about who you spend time with, and triumph over shyness by conquering social anxiety disorder, Dr. Marie B. Stein and John R. Walker discusses behavior in children called selective mutism.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is when a child speaks and acts normally around select individuals but is completely silent around everyone else or when placed in certain situations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is a more extreme example, but it shows how those with social anxiety are more likely to relax and open up around people. They already know and trust, do you or anyone you know resonate with any of these points mentioned in this video?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you’re concerned about social anxiety disorder, we encourage you to speak with a mental health professional.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey can help you overcome any fears or debilitating problems you might have If you enjoyed watching this video, give us a thumbs up and share it with someone who might find it helpful as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe studies and references used in this video are listed in the description below Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button for more Psych2go videos and as always thanks for watching and we’ll see you next time.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UfGDb41oDjo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">As found on YouTube<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/flywait.naturalsyn.hop.clickbank.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natural Synergy<\/a> $47.\u2070\u2070 New Non-Invasive Alternative. 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