Social Anxiety Blog

How values can move you beyond social anxiety If you have social anxiety disorder, overcoming fear is usually your main goal. There are two main drives that help us move beyond social anxiety. The first is the drive to move away from suffering by reducing anxiety, shame, and other painful symptoms. This is important, and it’s where most therapies tend to focus. The second drive is… Read more: Overcoming Fear in Social Anxiety

Is recovery from social anxiety disorder really possible? You may not think so if you’re scrolling through any social anxiety forum on social media. Many people feel discouraged or have even given up hope. So many people have been struggling for years and feel they haven’t made any progress. It’s true that online forums tend to appeal more to people who are still in the thick… Read more: Recovery from Social Anxiety Disorder: A Success Story

How can meditation possibly help with social anxiety? Meditation is something you would probably do sitting at home by yourself. And if you’re like most people with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) you’re probably pretty relaxed if you’re sitting at home by yourself. After all, you can’t meditate in the middle of a party, or speech, or date, and that’s where you really need help! It turns… Read more: Can Meditation Help Social Anxiety Disorder?

If you are like most people with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) or extreme shyness you have been struggling for a long time and have tried tons of approaches to make it go away. Maybe you’ve tried counseling. Maybe you’ve forced yourself to do things you are afraid of. Or, maybe you’ve tried the opposite approach of accepting your limitations and resigning yourself to not going out,… Read more: Why Can’t I Make Any Progress With Social Anxiety?