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Social Anxiety- Dangerous, if Severe!

By panic On April 10, 2009 No Comments

Social anxiety refers to emotional discomfort like apprehension, worry and fear. People who suffer from social anxiety always expect a negative evaluation from other people irrespective of the circumstances. It is a psychopathological form of social phobia which can be present in forms like shyness, public speaking anxiety, performance anxiety, stage fright and many more. According to the medical experts, everyone experiences some form of anxiety in daily life but when it becomes severe then it’s called a disorder. Some of the common symptoms in social anxiety include clammy hands, dry mouth, abundant sweating, trembling and so on.

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The good news is that in most of the cases, social anxiety can be manageable. All it needs is some deep breaths and mental relaxation techniques. Social anxiety is all in our mind so we can gain control over it by playing the mind games. However in severe cases, cognitive-behavioral therapy can be undertaken to get relief from this disorder. This method is considered to be the best one because cognitive concepts are simplistic and can be effectively applied by using specific strategies. Your doctor can suggest you the best treatment option after analyzing your social anxiety condition.