Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Overcome Shyness

Just because you may be shy does not necessarily mean you have a social anxiety disorder. Though, shyness can lead to social phobia. Here are a few tips for overcoming shyness:

Try to think of why it is you are shy. Are you worried how people will react to you, are you afraid of being judged or just don't feel comfortable around people? There is nothing wrong with being shy, but if you want to overcome shyness, then you are going to have to face some fears.

Facing your fears can be quite scary, but it all depends on the attitude you have. If you are tired of living in fear and truly want to overcome shyness, then you need to put yourself out there. Start out slow.

Invite a friend out to lunch or even to go watch a movie. Join a book club or other low key social group. If you are really shy you can start out joining an online forum about something you are interested in. Try to find like minded people and get into discussions about something you both have in common.

If you are going to overcome shyness, you need to take a leap of faith. If these ideas are terribly frightening to you, that's ok. Take your time; it's possible you could benefit from a self-help program or even a few sessions of therapy. Remember, there is nothing wrong with being shy. However, if you want to overcome shyness, then you are going to have to work at it.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Social Anxiety Affirmations

I've known about the power of positive affirmations for some time. Though, I only recently thought about applying affirmations for social anxiety. I started searching the web to find some really good social anxiety affirmations and I came across this forum post:

Every day in every way I'm getting better and better.
My life is blossoming in total perfection.
I am the master of my life.
Everything I need is already within me.
Perfect wisdom is in my heart.
I love and appreciate myself just as i am.
I accept all my feelings as part of me,.
I love to love and be loved.
The more I love myself, the more love I have to give others.
I now give and receive love freely.
I'm now attracting loving, satisfying, relationships into my life.
I feel happy just being alive.
I am healthy and beautiful.
I love my life.
I like myself.
I love others.

These social anxiety affirmations were posted on social anxiety support just wanted to share. These were the best ones I've come across so far.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Social Anxiety Forum

For many who suffer from social anxiety, getting help can be difficult due to hang-ups about 'shrinks', or financial reasons or even embarrassment. Sometimes the best social anxiety support can come from just talking with others who experience social anxiety and can relate.

A Social anxiety forum is a great place to get support. A Social anxiety forum gives you the ability to ask questions, vent and all the while remaining anonymous.

Here a re a list of sites for social anxiety support as well as a social anxiety forum:
Social Anxiety Support
Heal Social Anxiety
Anxiety Tribe
Daily Strength

Im sure there are many social anxiety forums out there as well as many site for social anxiety support, though these are the ones I am familiar with and highly reccomend.

And if you are ready to go beyond your social anxiety don't forget to check out Panic Away, great for all anxiety related disorders.