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It’s not easy to live with Social Anxiety disorder but there are simple steps you can take to make life easier. Learning to control your emotions and thoughts is not easy but it is possible to gain a considerable amount of control in little time. Small improvements can be made to gradually change the way you feel and react in situations. First, make an effort to adjust your thinking towards a more positive one. Avoid talking to yourself in a negative manner. Practice visualizations such as imagining yourself acting confidently and assertively in social situations. Gradually these positive behaviors will begin to emerge with enough practice. For most sufferers of social anxiety disorder, simply thinking about certain experiences is enough to cause symptoms. This is because the nervous system cannot tell the difference between a vividly imagined experience and a real one. This can be used to your advantage. Every time you have to face your fear, in advance get yourself in a positive state by imagining things going really well. We’ve all had bad experiences but to dwell on past negatives is only going to make you more depressed. Don’t replay bad experiences in your head over and over again. We tend to blow bad experiences out of proportion and avoid similar situations in the future. Don’t be too hard on yourself, everybody makes mistakes. If something is bothering you and you can’t seem to let go, try using a distraction; go for a run, exercise, read or bake a cake. You can also try and replay situations in a positive way and change the memory in your mind. See yourself strong and confident, make it funny and bright, and see things going perfectly. Adjust your physiology and behavior gradually; speak louder, smile more and be more direct. Picture someone who is confident and assertive and mimic what they do. Study what they do that makes them appear confident; their body language, speech and behavior. Practice these new behaviors everyday and gradually introduce them into your social life. Stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine should be avoided as they will only worsen social anxiety symptoms. Herbal drinks such as chamomile are non-caffeinated and relaxing. Laugh more and have more fun; watch comedies and read jokes. Applying these simple tips can help alleviate social anxiety symptoms. Behavioral and emotional changes take time, so be persistent. Furthermore, advanced techniques can be used to quickly relieve symptoms. For more on these advanced techniques visit the social anxiety blog. Reated Post Not FoundLeave a Reply
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