A 19-year-old female asked:
Do i have social anxiety? im really shy and hate speaking to groups.whenever i have to i shake and feel sick/really hot. i worry about little things.
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Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
That may be true but: Whether that specific diagnosis fits or not seems less important than that you are wanting to feel and do better in handling parts of your life. A supportive therapist can help you learn ways to understand yourself better and ways to overcome obstacles, avoid unnecessary suffering and handle necessary challenges. It can help you determine if more serious conditions require care.
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Dr. Myriam Danielanswered
34 years experience
Yes, but it's mental: Social anxiety is a discomfort or a fear when a person is in social interactions that involve a concern about being judged or evaluated by others.[1] it is typically characterized by an intense fear of what others are thinking about them (specifically fear, criticism, or rejection), which results in the individual feeling insecure, and that they are not good enough for other people.
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Dr. Ana Adelsteinanswered
Clinical Psychology 29 years experience
Behavioral Options: See this page anxiety disorders assn of bc which contains educational & self-help tools (incl. A video) for managing, even overcoming anxiety in social situations : http://www.Anxietybc.Com/resources/social.Php effective treatment will involve putting yourself in feared social situations, going from ones you fear only a little 2 others you fear a lot. A cbt expert coach can be a big help!
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