You have social anxiety and want it to go away. Are you sick of constantly worrying that you'll blush, tremble, or perspire when you speak to someone? to experience anxiety as soon as you pick up the phone?
I have good news for you: you should read this article.
You already know that you are not alone: between 3 and 13% of people are thought to experience social phobia, also known as social anxiety or blemmophobia. This phobia typically manifests in adolescence and affects more women than men.
But take note: being socially anxious is much more than "just" being shy. A phobic experiences uncontrollable anxiety, which can even develop into panic attacks. The situation will eventually worsen as the person starts to avoid situations that make them feel anxious.
I suggest taking the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale test to determine your level of social anxiety.
But what remedies are left? Do we have to live with these worries forever? No !
I provide you with 5 methods to permanently overcome your phobia in this article.
In reality, social anxiety is a fear of being judged by others. You worry that you are worthless or, at the very least, less than the others. You believe that no one cares about what you have to say or considers it important.
It's untrue!
I suggest a very easy exercise from Kamal Ravikant's best-selling book, Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It, to boost self-confidence. This exercise entails saying "I love myself" aloud numerous times throughout the course of the day, every day.
Let's focus on affirming "I love myself" in our minds instead of dwelling on the past and our mistakes or worrying about the future.
Your mind will tell you all the reasons why you don't deserve to love yourself at first, and you won't believe it, but gradually, this straightforward statement will sink into your brain, and your life will get better.
Try it out; you have nothing to lose!
Boost your social abilities. Since social skills are not innate for everyone, there is no shame in attempting to develop them.
Before calling someone on the phone, I personally like to practise my lines in my head.
Asking people about their lives and letting them talk is another way to strike up a conversation with others.
You can also join a drama group, a talk group, or a support group.