Social Anxiety: Cognitive behavior therapy is most effective, by guiding your thoughts in a more rational direction when faced with anxiety, and by working on preventing avoidance when faced with these situations. It can involve systematic desensitization by gradual exposure thru imagery, role playing to practice social skills & build confidence, relaxation & stress management.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Your Discomfort Zone: See this page from Anxiety Disorders Assn of BC which contains educational & self-help tools (incl. a video) for managing, even overcoming social anxiety: http://ow.ly/EX9Nx Effective treatment for social anxiety will involve putting yourself in feared social situations, going from ones you fear only a little to others you fear a lot. A CBT expert coach can be big help!
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