How Support Groups Work For People Who Need Social Anxiety Help

Have you ever felt like the person who wrote this blog - seeking help for their social anxiety

"Hello. I twenty-four years old male who has struggled with social anxiety since I was in high school. I recently joined this forum because I was looking for community support of people who can empathize with my challenges and help me work through them ".

Another writer expressed his frustration about not being taken seriously for his problem with anxiety: "So today I was reading someone's blog about having social anxiety disorder (SAD), and someone commented that it was not a real illness and that we are people who simply do not know how to deal with the real world and not ready to grow. That was upsetting. Does anyone feel embarrassed to tell people about this disease, because people do not understand or do not believe this is true "

Many people have felt this way. Some of them have suffered with anxiety for years - not knowing that they had a problem that could be resolved. Social anxiety refers to feelings of fear that many people have when you run into any social situation. Although most of us, at one time or another felt the fear in social situations, it is called "social anxiety disorder", when it begins to interfere with your life. It can get to the point where a person feels that it is impossible for them to face the future - and have a normal life, as a person so well expressed - the blog: "I'm tired of sitting around at home, or just go to school and focusing on homework. The only person who actually asks me to hang out with my boyfriend, and I'm tired of being his girlfriend loser with no friends, except his. I am also worried that the U.S. is going to prevent me from taking what I want in a university, because as My class sizes get smaller, you'll start to do a solo presentation, I will not be able to do ... which will probably prevent me from going. I also worry about my future job, and not being able to wear required, call the necessary people Or make the necessary presentations. Anyone who goes through the same situation have any advice about any of these "?

Are any of these symptoms familiar? When encountering a social situation, some people in the chest pain in the meeting, lump in throat and difficulty swallowing, sweating, loss of skin color, shaking and trembling, indigestion, pain in the neck and shoulders, dry mouth, flushing, insomnia, skin rashes, spots, or dry, nightmares, fear of going crazy, distorted vision, hormonal imbalance, headaches, sore eyes, toothache and jaw pain (from a tooth-grinding), pins and needles skin sensations, and many others. Common fears are concerned about people noticing redness, sweating or shaking, could not think of anything to say, or appear weird, boring or stupid ".

Unfortunately, people who have this problem can get locked into a vicious circle of negative thinking and avoidance behavior. As a result, they keep themselves from social success. Social anxiety can help to find the support group. They help to open people - and unlock the cycle of anxiety - and that less and less afraid to try again in fear situations

The purpose of social anxiety support group is to provide a safe, supportive environment for people with social anxiety / social phobia to get together, discuss their circumstances with others (who also have the same problem), and help each other the best they can .

What is it like a support group? Try to imagine yourself meeting with several people who are like you. You will see a new person trying to access qualified second in the group for the first time. You can see that they are nervous. As a result - you have the desire to reach out and support them. You know how they feel. You do not judge, or put pressure on them. As a result of your support, the new person starts to unwind and become more confident. You can relax more too! In the end, you'll find that you see people in groups like friends - and go home feeling pretty good - even great! It will happen - and those whom you reach out

groups differ - but such a group is that they May have two different types of meetings. One meeting may be teachers with advice on how to treat social anxiety. Then another meeting may start with lights off and meditation - so everyone can breathe deeply and relax. Most group leaders have to keep hearing - and allow shyer people to participate. Some sessions begin with the facilitator asks a volunteer to read some reminders about our rules and guidelines for the group. No one is pressured to do so and if no one volunteers head to read them. This is an opportunity for people to practice reading and talking in front of the group, if it's something you want to work. It is also an opportunity for members to play more active role within the group. Once the rules and guidelines have been read, some groups give everyone the chance to literally one or two words about how the current feeling. All members' names will be written on small pieces of paper, and then volunteers were asked to choose a name from randomly selected, and ask people if they would like to say how they feel or go through if you do not want to participate. Then they smashed the group into pairs - so people can talk about one-one to one of their feelings with others. These discussions usually remain confidential.

functions or activities of the groups can vary from week to week. Sometimes the deciding issue - ahead of time. Some examples are the topics of the discussion about sharing the difficulties, of victory, the information that people reveal personal experiences, etc. The newcomers often get the chance to share their stories. Some groups start with an opportunity to allow people to give a number (1 to 10 or 100 - 100), which describes how an anxious feeling in that moment. Usually the discussion group. completion of the group allows people to re-rate as their high level of discomfort. People often report feeling more relaxed than when they started. As a result, this is a good time for people to experiment a speech in front of other people. Some people find that, although they did not want to participate in the beginning, they were able to end the session.

There are many other types of groups or sessions within the group. Other examples include the topic of the session (a set of topics and picking out certain groups of 4-5 people who spoke on the topic together), public speaking sessions (for about 5 minutes, and may include sharing personal stories about the anxiety, reading from the book, etc.). holding socials (walking, bowling, going to the movies, sharing "happy hour" together once a month, etc.), a new member meeting (allowing for the exchange of the older members, a question and answer, an explanation of group dynamics, etc.), sharing sessions, goal setting (small group), only women and men of the session. Other groups are playing sessions that allow people to interact together in a relaxed manner.

the best way to get the most from social anxiety support group to attend meetings frequently, and apply written and verbal information to be published. Set goals and expectations are reasonable. Use the group - and multiple other resources (books, professional therapy, natural remedies, etc.) to improve your chances for success. Take advantage of groups able to improve their social skills. In other words, how to participate in group sessions as you can (speaking, going to the "happy hour", participate in games, etc.). Plan to gain confidence, not anxiety relief). This should be the goal - for harping on anxiety can affect your success. Participation in life is your ultimate goal. Try not to compare themselves to others - but also compete with yourself. Your own development is your focus - not the progress of others. Also, go to other social gatherings outside the group.

Finally, if you do not have social anxiety support group in your area, find others who would like to start one - and go for it! There are other like-minded people in your area who have no one to pay - and would appreciate meeting others who feel the same. It's worth a try - and You May find friendships that last a long time, and people who are there for you when you stumble or falter in your journey to the ultimate confidence in troubled situations. You are certainly worth the effort it takes to return your life. Social Anxiety Find the help you need. Join or create a social support group today!