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For Some, Fear Turns Into Phobia...
Phobias are marked and persistent fears that are excessive and/or unreasonable, cued by the presence or mere anticipation of certain objects (e.g., spiders) or situations (e.g., heights). Nearly 5% of the nation is affected by phobias of one kind or another.
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Overcoming Social Anxiety
By Stanley E. Hibbs, Ph.D.
There’s a fairly simple explanation for all social anxiety. It’s caused by the unfortunate mental habit of “mind reading.” That is, we imagine what other people are thinking about us. “Do I look good?” “Do I sound intelligent?” Our unstated mission is “I must make them feel good about me!”
Is Social Phobia Keeping You From Enjoying Life?
By Stanley E. Hibbs, Ph.D.
In cognitive-behavioral therapy, you are taught how to control the physical symptoms (e.g. rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, muscle tension) that often accompany social phobia. You are also taught how to overcome your fears by developing more positive ways of thinking about the anxiety-provoking situation(s). Your therapist acts as a coach who encourages you throughout the whole process.
"Shyness" or Social Phobia?
Millions of us experience symptoms of high anxiety in social situations. Although it's very treatable, a mere one in twenty of those who suffer with social phobia gets professional help. Among the many reasons why people don't seek treatment are not knowing that what they have has a "name" and that it can be treated; not knowing where or how to look for help; feeling demoralized that they have a problem they can't fix themselves; and/or mistakenly believing their social anxiety is simply caused by "shyness."
Social Anxiety Disorder in Kids
Most children get nervous or feel varying degrees of anxiety in such situations as the first day of school. However, for some children the level of fear and anxiety experienced in social situations can feel overwhelming and can even become debilitating.
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Feeling Anxious About an Upcoming Social Event? Here Are 4 Easy Tips That Can Help
Each of us, to some extent, has fears to conquer when it comes to handling social situations with poise, comfort, and confidence. Read on to get suggestions for remaining poised in any anxiety-provoking social situations that may be coming up for you during the holiday season.
Fear of Flying?
By Captain Tom Bunn, LCSW
As we begin to make vacation plans for this summer, many of us find we're confronting very real fears about flying. Anxiety-reducing strategies that work on the ground don't always work when feelings of panic develop in the air--so what should we do, avoid flying, or tough it out? Learning more about the genesis of our anxiety, as well as calming techniques to put in play while inflight, can help.
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