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- The Mental Sticky Note For Social Anxiety
When Thoughts Feel Like Facts If you live with social anxiety, you know how convincing your mind can be. One critical thought can hijack your whole day. Sometimes it’s not even words, just a feeling, like a mood or tension in your body. “Everyone is judging me.”“I don’t belong here.”“I’m… Read more: The Mental Sticky Note For Social Anxiety - Jobs for People with Social Anxiety
Jobs for people with social anxiety – is there really such a thing? If there is a perfect job, what would it look like? A job with zero social interaction? And if that were possible, would it actually be the best thing for someone with social anxiety? Today’s post comes… Read more: Jobs for People with Social Anxiety - Do People with Social Anxiety Lack Social Skills?
Awkward or Anxious? The Truth About Social Skills in Social Anxiety Let’s talk about something we’ve all wondered at some point, especially if you’ve ever fumbled through an introduction, overthought an encounter at the grocery store, or practiced your coffee order six times in your head. Do people with social… Read more: Do People with Social Anxiety Lack Social Skills? - Social Anxiety Is Just Trying to Protect You
If you live with social anxiety, you probably feel like it’s the enemy. Something that’s holding you back, ruining opportunities, and making everyday situations way harder than they need to be. How could it be that social anxiety is just trying to protect you? And the idea of thanking your… Read more: Social Anxiety Is Just Trying to Protect You - Should I Go to a Meetup Group for Social Anxiety?
“Should I go to a Meetup group for social anxiety?” I see this question pop up on support forums quite a bit. People worry their anxiety will skyrocket, wonder if it’ll actually help, or aren’t sure what Meetup even is. (It’s a website and app that helps people meet up… Read more: Should I Go to a Meetup Group for Social Anxiety? - Creating a Fear Hierarchy for Social Anxiety: The Complete Guide
Creating a fear hierarchy is a fundamental first step toward getting past social anxiety. If you haven’t done one, or if you’ve tried but haven’t gotten the results you wanted, you’ll find everything you need in our complete guide! There’s much more to achieving success with a fear hierarchy than… Read more: Creating a Fear Hierarchy for Social Anxiety: The Complete Guide - What Does NOT Work for Social Anxiety Disorder?
5 Things That Do NOT Work for Social Anxiety (And Will Totally Backfire) Why read an article on what does NOT work for social anxiety? Most advice on overcoming social anxiety focuses on what to do – of course! That makes sense and should be the focus of your efforts.… Read more: What Does NOT Work for Social Anxiety Disorder? - 12 Essential Truths in Overcoming Social Anxiety
Looking back, I can see that my recovery wasn’t a single breakthrough but a series of turning points. Each one shifted how I saw myself, my anxiety, and what was possible. These 12 truths marked major milestones on my journey. What are the 12 truths in overcoming social anxiety? 1.… Read more: 12 Essential Truths in Overcoming Social Anxiety - Self-Sabotage in Social Anxiety
People with social anxiety disorder are especially susceptible to self-sabotaging their progress. Social anxiety, by its very nature, is your brain’s way of keeping you safe. Venturing away from your usual patterns often causes pushback into “safety zone” – however subconscious this may be. In fact, self-sabotage and just plain… Read more: Self-Sabotage in Social Anxiety - Does Social Anxiety Ever Get better? Here’s What the Research Says
Most people wonder if social anxiety ever gets better. The short answer is: yes, it can get better—but only if you work on it. Studies show that social anxiety disorder tends to be chronic if untreated. In one long-term study, only about 40% of people recovered over 12 years without formal treatment. So,… Read more: Does Social Anxiety Ever Get better? Here’s What the Research Says - Waking Up from Social Anxiety
What if the real breakthrough in overcoming Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) isn’t just learning how to cope, but waking up to a deeper part of yourself that doesn’t need fixing at all? For years, my recovery was grounded in solid, evidence-based strategies: mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, gradual exposure, and setting meaningful… Read more: Waking Up from Social Anxiety - What is the Difference Between Social Anxiety and Introversion?
Social anxiety and introversion are commonly confused. Sometimes people with social anxiety are also introverts, and vice versa. And both are related to your personal thoughts and feelings about being around people. But there are some important differences. To understand the differences let’s start by defining what social anxiety and… Read more: What is the Difference Between Social Anxiety and Introversion? - Third Person Self-talk for Social Anxiety
Do you need to get rid of the root cause of your social anxiety to improve it? Before we get to third person self-talk for social anxiety, let’s talk about a debate in the social anxiety world. The debate is about whether you need to get to the root cause… Read more: Third Person Self-talk for Social Anxiety - Overcoming Fear in Social Anxiety
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… Read more: Overcoming Fear in Social Anxiety - Recovery from Social Anxiety Disorder: A Success Story
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… Read more: Recovery from Social Anxiety Disorder: A Success Story - Can Meditation Help Social Anxiety Disorder?
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… Read more: Can Meditation Help Social Anxiety Disorder? - Why Can’t I Make Any Progress With Social Anxiety?
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… Read more: Why Can’t I Make Any Progress With Social Anxiety?