What is Social Anxiety Disorder / Social Phobia?
Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as Social Phobia, is one of the most common anxiety disorders. It is meant that the person has anxiety or fear to enter social situations, to participate in activities, and to avoid these situations, which he thinks will evaluate the behavior of other people and will be judged. In cases of anxiety (especially in the places where there is a focus of attention), a number of physical symptoms may occur, such as palpitations, sweating, tremors, stomach problems, dry mouth, muscle tension, facial flushing and the need for deep breathing. It mostly starts during adolescence.
What are the common features of people with social anxiety disorders?
• They feel intense anxiety when speaking in public (when students come to the front of the board, if they are adults, to provide comments at the meeting)
• Having difficulties when talking to people they do not know, initiating friendships with the opposite sex, talking to an authorized person, participating in social gatherings
• In cases where his behavior will be observed (while writing, eating in the community, making a presentation)
• The thought that he will be excluded, disgraced, humiliated and embarrassed by others causes anxiety and / or fear.
• People with social anxiety, accordingly, of their physiological responses such as; blush, shake, sweat, stutter, etc. also worries about being noticed by others.
• To avoid being noticed by others, the person avoids social situations that may cause physiological symptoms such as flushing, stuttering, or tries to endure it with intense anxiety.
What are the General Negative Thoughts of People with Social Anxiety?
• They will think I'm incompetent
• My face will blush, my hands / voice will shake
• They will find me strange, I'll be disgraced
• I should not raise my concerns
• I will be denied
• Everyone's eyes are on me
• I will confuse my words and they will judge me
• I must not make mistakes
• They will think I'm stupid
Why Should Social Anxiety Disorder Be Treated?
When social anxiety disorder is left untreated, it affects school success, interpersonal relations and professional field and impairs quality of life. Often accompanies the picture in depression.
Treatment
There is a very successful treatment for people who are suitable for psychotherapy, who come to their sessions regularly and who fulfill the duties given by the psychologist, have permanent gains.
Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as Social Phobia, is one of the most common anxiety disorders. It is meant that the person has anxiety or fear to enter social situations, to participate in activities, and to avoid these situations, which he thinks will evaluate the behavior of other people and will be judged. In cases of anxiety (especially in the places where there is a focus of attention), a number of physical symptoms may occur, such as palpitations, sweating, tremors, stomach problems, dry mouth, muscle tension, facial flushing and the need for deep breathing. It mostly starts during adolescence.
What are the common features of people with social anxiety disorders?
• They feel intense anxiety when speaking in public (when students come to the front of the board, if they are adults, to provide comments at the meeting)
• Having difficulties when talking to people they do not know, initiating friendships with the opposite sex, talking to an authorized person, participating in social gatherings
• In cases where his behavior will be observed (while writing, eating in the community, making a presentation)
• The thought that he will be excluded, disgraced, humiliated and embarrassed by others causes anxiety and / or fear.
• People with social anxiety, accordingly, of their physiological responses such as; blush, shake, sweat, stutter, etc. also worries about being noticed by others.
• To avoid being noticed by others, the person avoids social situations that may cause physiological symptoms such as flushing, stuttering, or tries to endure it with intense anxiety.
What are the General Negative Thoughts of People with Social Anxiety?
• They will think I'm incompetent
• My face will blush, my hands / voice will shake
• They will find me strange, I'll be disgraced
• I should not raise my concerns
• I will be denied
• Everyone's eyes are on me
• I will confuse my words and they will judge me
• I must not make mistakes
• They will think I'm stupid
Why Should Social Anxiety Disorder Be Treated?
When social anxiety disorder is left untreated, it affects school success, interpersonal relations and professional field and impairs quality of life. Often accompanies the picture in depression.
Treatment
There is a very successful treatment for people who are suitable for psychotherapy, who come to their sessions regularly and who fulfill the duties given by the psychologist, have permanent gains.