Question 1

nature or nurture as cause of impaired social skills?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Some mental illnesses and neurological conditions may make it harder, but in the end, social skills are just that - skills. Some perfectly healthy people don't learn the same social skills as us growing up, for example if they came from a troubled childhood or just a culture that is very different from ours.  The good news is that skills can always be learned and improved at any time in our lives!

Question 2

is there a disease that causes impaired social skills?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Some mental illnesses and neurological conditions may make it harder, but in the end, social skills are just that - skills. Some perfectly healthy people don't learn the same social skills as us growing up, for example if they came from a troubled childhood or just a culture that is very different from ours.  The good news is that skills can always be learned and improved at any time in our lives!

Question 3

has depression ever impaired social skills?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Loss of interest, withdrawal, isolation are some of the common symptoms of depression that have an evident effect on one's social life.  Sense of worthlessness, inadequacy and low self esteem, are other symptoms that clearly affect one's social skills. In contrast, self confidence characterises socially skilled individuals.

Question 4

i am experiencing  impulsive or reckless behavior, socially withdrawn, impaired social skills, compulsive behavior, emotional problems and personality changes.

Accepted Answer

Recommend assessment: You have described a lot of symptoms that could potentially affect your life and/or that could get worse if not addressed. There are ways to manage those symptoms, but it is important to be assessed by a mental health professional (psychologist or psychiatrist) who can help you to figure out what is causing those symptoms and how to best address them.

Question 5

how can learning disabilities lead to poor social skills?

Accepted Answer

Poor self image: I don't remember how many teens I have seen over the years who want me to clear up their acne for prom --in 3 days--. All of us feel vulnerable at times and those who have an LD feel more vulnerable than those teens because it sets them apart during a period when they are building self concept.A sense of vulnerability may lead to isolation & desire to avoid additional exposure to failure.

Question 6

how i can improve my social skills ?

Accepted Answer

Short forum,: Long answer required.  There are many aspects to being "social".  The most important is not to talk about yourself unless asked.  People love to talk about themselves so give them the opportunity and ask them.

Question 7

how are social skills affected by being disabled?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Disabled cannot socialize as well as the healthy can because of the limitation they experience. Some may not be able to go places they want due to mobility issues. Others have troubles expressing themselves (speaking, mimicking) and therefore cannot maintain conversations etc. Although, there may be no open stigmatization of the disabled, the hidden one still persists frequently.

Question 8

how should i help my child practice her social skills?

Accepted Answer

See below: Expose her to different social situations, and model the behavior you would like to see.

Question 9

alcohol help to increase one's social skills?

Accepted Answer

No,: However, alcohol causes disinhibition and may decrease anxiety.  The decrease in anxiety may help with social skills, but the disinhibition can cause really poor judgement which could lead to many faux pas.

Question 10

my social skills with people are bad because i am caustic?

Accepted Answer

Improve Your Skills!: Being frequently critical or sarcastic in interactions with others can be wearing on them and can be a way of distancing yourself from others. Fortunately, there are good books on improving social skills. For example, "how to win friends and influence people, " first published in 1936, and still in print today, provides simple lessons in social skills. Counseling can also be helpful.

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