How do u cure or make anxiety better? i don't like talking to psychologists because i always feel uncomfortable around them. also, one of my psychologists diagnosed me with aspergers, does this affect my anxiety? also, is it a good idea to try stealing prozac cuz im also depressed?
also can smoking weed help? i smoke weed usually i couple times a month
Don't steal. Most general practitioners will prescribe an SSRI rather than Prozac try to get Zoloft or Paxil they are both very effective with both anxiety disorder, social anxiety and depression
Actually Pot can aggravate anxiety in many people
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How do u cure or make anxiety better? i don't like talking to psychologists because i always feel uncomfortable around them. also, one of my psychologists diagnosed me with aspergers, does this affect my anxiety? also, is it a good idea to try stealing prozac cuz im also depressed?
also can smoking weed help? i smoke weed usually i couple times a month
Don't steal. Most general practitioners will prescribe an SSRI rather than Prozac try to get Zoloft or Paxil they are both very effective with both anxiety disorder, social anxiety and depression
Actually Pot can aggravate anxiety in many people
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It seems like Social Anxiety is a fairly new disorder. What has it made it so prominent in the past couple decades?
One viewpoint is that it hasn't increased. People are just more in touch with their emotions nowadays–which has caused more awareness of it and that awareness can actually enhance the symptoms of SA.
I don't think thats completely true. I agree that people are more in touch with their emotions, but I'd still say there is an increase caused by something else.
Does anybody have any thoughts as to why you think SA has increased in the past years?
I appreciate it.
Research identified it as an issue and created criterion by which it can be identified. Treatment plans follow identification - medication and therapy.
It's the same with children and bipolar disorder or children with ADD/ADHD. Surely they existed prior to the diagnosable disorder.
Much of this is due to medical insurance billing. They need a name/diagnosis to bill.
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It seems like Social Anxiety is a fairly new disorder. What has it made it so prominent in the past couple decades?
One viewpoint is that it hasn't increased. People are just more in touch with their emotions nowadays–which has caused more awareness of it and that awareness can actually enhance the symptoms of SA.
I don't think thats completely true. I agree that people are more in touch with their emotions, but I'd still say there is an increase caused by something else.
Does anybody have any thoughts as to why you think SA has increased in the past years?
I appreciate it.
Research identified it as an issue and created criterion by which it can be identified. Treatment plans follow identification - medication and therapy.
It's the same with children and bipolar disorder or children with ADD/ADHD. Surely they existed prior to the diagnosable disorder.
Much of this is due to medical insurance billing. They need a name/diagnosis to bill.
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It seems like Social Anxiety is a fairly new disorder. What has it made it so prominent in the past couple decades?
One viewpoint is that it hasn't increased. People are just more in touch with their emotions nowadays–which has caused more awareness of it and that awareness can actually enhance the symptoms of SA.
I don't think thats completely true. I agree that people are more in touch with their emotions, but I'd still say there is an increase caused by something else.
Does anybody have any thoughts as to why you think SA has increased in the past years?
I appreciate it.
My story
For the last 14 years i have not been able to interact with people, at school i avoided most of the classes and now i rarely leave the house because i hated seeing people and think people would judge me etc.
I didn't tell anyone about it as i was very ashamed of it, i am a women in her twenties i should be able to go to the local shop. But in the end i did go to the doctor and was diagnosed with SA.
I think people are more aware of it and are feeling less embarrassed by asking for help so hence why it is on the increase.
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It seems like Social Anxiety is a fairly new disorder. What has it made it so prominent in the past couple decades?
One viewpoint is that it hasn't increased. People are just more in touch with their emotions nowadays–which has caused more awareness of it and that awareness can actually enhance the symptoms of SA.
I don't think thats completely true. I agree that people are more in touch with their emotions, but I'd still say there is an increase caused by something else.
Does anybody have any thoughts as to why you think SA has increased in the past years?
I appreciate it.
My story
For the last 14 years i have not been able to interact with people, at school i avoided most of the classes and now i rarely leave the house because i hated seeing people and think people would judge me etc.
I didn't tell anyone about it as i was very ashamed of it, i am a women in her twenties i should be able to go to the local shop. But in the end i did go to the doctor and was diagnosed with SA.
I think people are more aware of it and are feeling less embarrassed by asking for help so hence why it is on the increase.
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just looking for a clear distinction as far as i can tell people suffering from social anxiety or social phobia don't necessarily avoid social interaction they just experience anxiety in social situations and phyiscal symptoms are prominent while avoidants simply avoid social interaction due to feeling inferior to others and socially inept.. am i somewhat correct here? appreciate the help!
I guess there are a few.
1) Social Phobics don't necessarily lack self-esteem, but I think that's kind of a major characteristic of avoidant personality disorder.
2) As you pointed out, personality disorders are often focused on maladaptive behaviours, if i'm not mistaken, whereas mental disorders (like social anxiety) do not - so someone w/ social phobia can feel extreme anxiety in a social situation while maintaining social contact. Someone with APD would avoid the situation all together.
APD may also be more pervasive across all social situations, where SAD may be more likely in new social situations or in situations where they expect judgment, but in more comfortable situations, with people they know, they may feel OK.
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at the hospital im going to i have so far greeted people randomly and introduced myself to select few.. need more ideas please!! thank you in advance!
View the information and weblinks for social anxiety/shyness, and self confidence, in sections 9, and 38, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris Here is an exercise that can help you. It is called “Act as If.” When you are in a social situation, act as if you are outgoing. Talk more, smile at everyone, ask questions, speak in a normal or excited tone, not a meek tone. Watch some of your outgoing peers, and imitate the style of their social behavior. (I PRETEND that I’m an ACTOR, PLAYING a PART).
Research shows that when you “act as if” continually, your image of yourself begins to conform to your new behavior. In this case, you will gain self-esteem and self-confidence, and begin to see yourself as socially normal, not shy. You will become more socially successful, and this will motivate you to continue your new social behavior until it becomes a habit. Try this for a month, in every situation you can. I am confident that you will become much more comfortable and outgoing. One form of therapy is to go somewhere that nobody knows you, and deliberately make an utter fool of yourself: put on a paper hat, and scream out: “I’m queen/king of America!”, or something else ridiculous, then get back in the taxi, (warn the driver of your intentions, first) or car, and leave.
People will point, and say: “Look at that idiot”. But, you’re probably not up to the stage where you can do that, yet (I can, and I used to be shy). It will teach you that, although it isn’t actually pleasant, (EXPECT MODERATE DISCOMFORT) you will survive; be stronger for the experience, and the next time (should you need to repeat this type of therapy) will be considerably easier. Remember: “A fear avoided is a fear strengthened; a fear faced is a fear reduced.” Regard it as your final test: once you have accomplished it, the barrier will be broken; just don’t go too far, the other way! Learn to laugh at yourself, and give a big, cheesy grin when others see you do something foolish, as we all do, occasionally. It is endearing, if you don’t do it too often. Use positive affirmations: for example: “I am very likable and other people feel comfortable around me”.
Write down all of your self limiting beliefs; then write down the positive counter of them, (exact opposite) and repeat them and imprint them into your mind. Most importantly: Force yourself to approach somebody and initiate some sort of communication. Start out small by asking the time and directions and gradually go bigger. Although there are anti-anxiety medications (anxiolytics) available, these come with risks, and the possibility of side effects, habituation, even addiction, and withdrawal problems, and are unsuitable for young people.
Try having a cup of “Tension Tamer”, herbal tea, by Celestial Seasonings, (from supermarket tea, or health food aisles) or make some at home, and cool, then bottle, and drink as needed (I find it so strong tasting, that I need to drink it quickly, followed by something like fruit juice, to take away the taste, but others may find it more tolerable). C(h)amomile tea is a more palatable option. As with all herbal/green teas, use lemon/lime, and/or a little sweetener (NOT ARTIFICIAL!!!) but no cream, or milk.
Xylitol, or Stevia is preferable, (health food stores) or fruit sugar (fructose, such as “Fruisana”, from supermarket sugar aisles). Valerian has also been recommended, but some people experience “valerian hangovers”. Ensure you know how you react to it, before doing something potentially dangerous, like going out on the roads. The idea is to use the above like water wings, to provide initial, short term support, while you become proficient in those techniques. 40% of people are fairly suggestible. http://www.hypnosisdownloads/ has many: SEARCHBAR - “social anxiety”.
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at the hospital im going to i have so far greeted people randomly and introduced myself to select few.. need more ideas please!! thank you in advance!
View the information and weblinks for social anxiety/shyness, and self confidence, in sections 9, and 38, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris Here is an exercise that can help you. It is called “Act as If.” When you are in a social situation, act as if you are outgoing. Talk more, smile at everyone, ask questions, speak in a normal or excited tone, not a meek tone. Watch some of your outgoing peers, and imitate the style of their social behavior. (I PRETEND that I’m an ACTOR, PLAYING a PART).
Research shows that when you “act as if” continually, your image of yourself begins to conform to your new behavior. In this case, you will gain self-esteem and self-confidence, and begin to see yourself as socially normal, not shy. You will become more socially successful, and this will motivate you to continue your new social behavior until it becomes a habit. Try this for a month, in every situation you can. I am confident that you will become much more comfortable and outgoing. One form of therapy is to go somewhere that nobody knows you, and deliberately make an utter fool of yourself: put on a paper hat, and scream out: “I’m queen/king of America!”, or something else ridiculous, then get back in the taxi, (warn the driver of your intentions, first) or car, and leave.
People will point, and say: “Look at that idiot”. But, you’re probably not up to the stage where you can do that, yet (I can, and I used to be shy). It will teach you that, although it isn’t actually pleasant, (EXPECT MODERATE DISCOMFORT) you will survive; be stronger for the experience, and the next time (should you need to repeat this type of therapy) will be considerably easier. Remember: “A fear avoided is a fear strengthened; a fear faced is a fear reduced.” Regard it as your final test: once you have accomplished it, the barrier will be broken; just don’t go too far, the other way! Learn to laugh at yourself, and give a big, cheesy grin when others see you do something foolish, as we all do, occasionally. It is endearing, if you don’t do it too often. Use positive affirmations: for example: “I am very likable and other people feel comfortable around me”.
Write down all of your self limiting beliefs; then write down the positive counter of them, (exact opposite) and repeat them and imprint them into your mind. Most importantly: Force yourself to approach somebody and initiate some sort of communication. Start out small by asking the time and directions and gradually go bigger. Although there are anti-anxiety medications (anxiolytics) available, these come with risks, and the possibility of side effects, habituation, even addiction, and withdrawal problems, and are unsuitable for young people.
Try having a cup of “Tension Tamer”, herbal tea, by Celestial Seasonings, (from supermarket tea, or health food aisles) or make some at home, and cool, then bottle, and drink as needed (I find it so strong tasting, that I need to drink it quickly, followed by something like fruit juice, to take away the taste, but others may find it more tolerable). C(h)amomile tea is a more palatable option. As with all herbal/green teas, use lemon/lime, and/or a little sweetener (NOT ARTIFICIAL!!!) but no cream, or milk.
Xylitol, or Stevia is preferable, (health food stores) or fruit sugar (fructose, such as “Fruisana”, from supermarket sugar aisles). Valerian has also been recommended, but some people experience “valerian hangovers”. Ensure you know how you react to it, before doing something potentially dangerous, like going out on the roads. The idea is to use the above like water wings, to provide initial, short term support, while you become proficient in those techniques. 40% of people are fairly suggestible. http://www.hypnosisdownloads/ has many: SEARCHBAR - “social anxiety”.
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I really think I have this, but everyone tells me it's all in my head or to get over it, or i'll "grow out of it".
I can assure you that anxiety is not something that is in your head or that you will outgrow and it is not just a phase. I have been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks for nearly 9 years. Some symptoms are feeling anxious and nervous, rapid heartbeat, feeling faint or dizzy, hot or cold flashes, shaking, clammy hands, feeling like you want to get out of the sitsuation, fear of being in public places or around large groups of people
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