How do you deal with social phobia?
Try these seven tips to help you feel better and get through the day.
- Control Your Breathing. Anxiety can cause changes in your body that make you uncomfortable.
- Try Exercise or Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
- Prepare.
- Start Small.
- Take the Focus Off Yourself.
- Talk Back to Negative Thoughts.
- Use Your Senses.
Can social phobia be cured?
Social anxiety disorder can cause many difficulties in a person’s daily life, but it’s extremely treatable—but left untreated, it can be disabling. It’s important to seek professional help as soon as possible.
What causes social phobia?
The exact cause of social phobia is unknown. However, current research supports the idea that it is caused by a combination of environmental factors and genetics. Negative experiences also may contribute to this disorder, including: bullying.