Hi Diamond,
Many people have various degrees of social fears and phobias, from mild to severe. In mild cases, individuals will still have the physical reactions to speaking in public (voice and hands shake, nervousness, etc) but they still will put themselves in social situations and know that the "jitters" will pass.
In more severe cases, social phobias prohibits the person from socializing in specific situations (or they avoid social situations all-together).
There is good news...this is a treatable condition!
You can view a list of treatments: EmpowHER: Social Phobia Treatments, and possible treatments include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications.
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Hi Diamond,
Many people have various degrees of social fears and phobias, from mild to severe. In mild cases, individuals will still have the physical reactions to speaking in public (voice and hands shake, nervousness, etc) but they still will put themselves in social situations and know that the "jitters" will pass.
In more severe cases, social phobias prohibits the person from socializing in specific situations (or they avoid social situations all-together).
There is good news...this is a treatable condition!
You can view a list of treatments: EmpowHER: Social Phobia Treatments, and possible treatments include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications.
You may also find this article helpful:
Social Activity Does Not Need to Be Painful.
Have you sought the help of a Psychologist in your area? If not, we can help you find resources, so that you can begin seeking treatment.
August 26, 2010 - 1:38pmThis Comment
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