Social phobia, or social anxiety disorder, can be briefly called as the state of feeling restless and nervous in a crowded environment. Individuals who experience this situation are worried that they will be judged in social environments and that they will act in a wrong way.
The person experiencing social anxiety feels anger, tension and fear when he/she enters social environments. He may prefer to remain silent in a group conversation, and feeling uneasy while performing an action in public causes some physical reactions. These;
- shaking hands
- choking feeling
- Blushing
- Stuttering
- Sweating
- dizziness
Fear – Anxiety – Avoidance will occur frequently in cycles. Fear of being judged by others creates anxiety. Therefore, the person often avoids being in public.
Person with social phobia;
- Being the center of attention
- of taking responsibility
- Chatting and eating in public
- Taking the floor in the group and expressing their opinion
- than expressing the opinion that he/she thinks he/she is right.
- from arguing
- Talking on the phone in public
- Being watched while doing a job
will avoid. Because his insistence on leaving a positive impression on people at all times triggers his anxiety. When a person mingles with society, he experiences a state of panic.
Certain experiences and thoughts that visit the mind quickly (Negative Automatic Thoughts) increase anxiety. The person always thinks that he will be humiliated, disgraced, or commit a wrong or incomplete action.
It will be a useful technique to rehearse possible negative situations. Social phobia is a problem that reduces a person’s life well-being. You can get expert support in this regard.
