If you or someone you know has been afflicted with social anxiety, it can be terrifying, debilitating and down-right life-changing. It’s why people look for ways to overcome it. Big Pharma puts in our hands the "guaranteed" relief from our ailments in the form of ingestible chemicals. The problem with that is there are side …
We know, generally speaking, a healthy lifestyle leads to overall wellness physically but we far too often overlook the tremendous effects this same lifestyle has on our mental health. The brain works with the help of your body’s circulatory system and endocrine system and is actually part of the nervous system. Therefore, it is safe …
Those with social anxiety definitely know the hardships when confronted with their own fears of threatening situations. However, what if something as simple as meditation could be immensely helpful? What if taking just a few minutes a day to practice meditation exercises could change your whole world? Meditation has been around for centuries. This isn’t …
What comes to your mind when someone mentions hypnosis? Do you think about using this form of therapy for health and wellness, or do you think it’s purely used for entertainment, where volunteers get on stage to be hypnotized? A couple of decades ago hypnosis for quitting smoking was the latest craze, but what about …
First and foremost, before we can help children suffering from social anxiety, it is imperative we understand the difference between typical childhood shyness, and the disorder, social anxiety. Only then can we begin any number of modalities to help these children. Childhood shyness is characterized by an aversion to unfamiliar social stimuli without gentle encouragement. …
This brings to mind the old saying, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" Can social anxiety disorder cause depression? Or is it the other way around? It’s both actually. Social anxiety disorder makes people withdraw out of fear. Depression makes people withdraw due to lack of joy. It’s kind of a catch-22 situation …
Are they the same? Absolutely not! Can they go hand in hand? Most certainly. Panic attacks and social anxiety are commonly misinterpreted for each other and are even sometimes misdiagnosed. In appearance, they can look very similar, but they are fundamentally entirely different. Panic attacks and social anxiety can be triggered by social situations and …
We’ve all been in an uncomfortable situation at least once in our lives. It’s not uncommon to feel anxious about giving speeches or even delivering a toast at a wedding reception. Feeling nervous is normal in many social situations, especially if you are required to be at the center of attention. We muddle through it, …
To pinpoint one specific cause of social anxiety is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Social anxiety disorder has only been a viable mental health diagnosis since the 80s according to the Diagnostic Statistics Manual (DSM). The criteria have changed minimally since its inception as well. Researchers are now studying social anxiety …
Are you one of the millions who are fearful of social interaction? Do you feel subconscious and judged by others when you are in a social situation? You might even avoid meeting new people and prefer to stay in your little corner of the world, where it’s safe. If any of these ring true for …