Handling Social Situations

Anxiety & Phobias

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"By the time I was in my early twenties, every area of my life was affected. My fear expanded into even casual meetings with colleagues and to gatherings with friends. It eventually led to insomnia and weight loss. People couldn't believe that I...

Is Social Phobia Keeping You From Enjoying Life?

Does being nervous or uncomfortable around other people keep you from doing things you want to do? Does being the center of attention make you feel nervous and self-conscious? Millions of Americans experience severe anxiety in a number of social...

Feeling Anxious About an Upcoming Social Event? Here Are 4 Easy Tips That Can Help

Useful suggestions for remaining poised in an anxiety-provoking social situation include:1. Practice ahead of time in front of a mirror--take a deep breath, relax your shoulders and "rehearse" your entrance, perhaps even how you'll respond when...

The Compelling Power of Cliques

Kids from preschool to high school are continuously motivated and pressured to fit in with their peers. Beginning as early as elementary school, many kids respond by forming and/or joining tight-knit groups of friends who share similar interests and...

Overcoming Performance Anxieties

Performance anxieties are like fire alarms that signal danger. They appear to exist outside of us but, in truth, are projections of fear inspired recollections and/or apprehensions of what could’ve, should’ve or would’ve happened to...

Behavioral Therapy Effectively Treats Children with Social Phobia

A behavioral therapy designed to treat children diagnosed with social phobia helped them overcome more of their symptoms than the antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac), according to an NIMH-funded study published in the December 2007 issue of the...

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