A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

How does one overcome a trauma-induced severe social anxiety?

Best Answers

Without knowing the nature of your trauma or what type of help you have been accessing since your traumatic event, my response may or may not be of assistance. But let me also say that no matter what, I feel for you and your trials and I understand how easy it is to feel you have no choice when your trauma is triggered. read more

No matter which approach you choose, overcoming social anxiety is a slow process that requires patience, courage and persistence. You’ll probably experience many setbacks and that’s okay. We all do. read more

If you think a traumatic event has caused you to develop an anxiety disorder, the first thing you should do is see a family doctor to determine whether or not your symptoms are caused by an anxiety disorder, another medical condition, or both. read more

Social anxiety is defined as anxiety anticipating a social situation, or anxiety during or after that situation, Weeks said. "At the heart of social anxiety is the fear of evaluation." And it's not just negative evaluation that people worry about; it's positive evaluation, too. read more

Encyclopedia Research