How do you get over social anxiety?

Question

your probably going to say just talk to people and dont be afraid but i just cant seem to do it. any help?

Answer 1

i have social anxiety as well and after i got a job i got over it more and more. You just have to tell yourself that not evreyone in the room is watching you and that actually no one is looking at you.  

Answer 2

my friend has severe social anxiety and right now were seing a councellor at my school and its working wonders!!!1 you have to go, its te only way =D

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Answer 3

I used to be so shy, but after working a long time in the public it seems I've gotten used to people. Many times I wouldn't know what to say, but would make eye contact and smile....people would say how they love my smile each day, and one maintenance worker nicknamed me Smiley. Now it is easy for me to make small talk and ask each person questions. I am ready to retire and will truly miss these people. I have traveled overseas by myself several times in the past few years, meeting new and different people each time. That is something I wouldn't have dreamed of doing a decade ago. And something that helps with social anxiety is to use a little lavender oil, in stressful situations I've brought a small bottle and sniffed it, it helps me to relax. Haven't needed it for several years now.

Answer 4

Brain patterns are important but difficult to accomplished, I myself have done some progress but It is still bad but way better then it was before,

Every day give yourself goals. For me it was asking a teacher a question after class...I couldn't do it for months but I finally accomplished that although there are some days I can't do it. These situations are highly stressful but are worth it.

Tell yourself that you can do it if you really try and there Will be days that you feel like a failure cos you couldn't do it but start everyday as a new day and block negative thoughts.

Irs going to be tough I won't deny it. I still can't do the simplest things but I can do things that I thought wouldn't be possible. YOu have to persevere in this journey and hopefully we both will reach our destination.

Also consider a psychologist, I am currently going to one. There is something as behavior cognitive therapy that helps a Little depends on the individual. Also ask for a prescription for anxiety meds if all fails.

Good luck, I'll be praying for us and people like us

Answer 5

you feel inferior for some reason, find out what makes you feel inferior and correct it, then just barge right on in.

Answer 6

Start small and work your way up. Smaller gatherings into larger ones. Come up with coping techniques like taking a wingman who has great social skills, read books on developing social skills and build your self esteem. You can do it if you go with a plan but in truth the only way to overcome a fear is to face it. As long as you avoid it the fear wins. One great way is to tell the ppl you meet that you suffer nerves when meeting ppl. You'd be surprised how many will say they do too. Honesty is good and ppl understand. Everyone is scared of something. You are not alone on that one.  

Answer 7

I have the same problem.  :[

I doubt this answer helps, but I hope someone's response does.

Answer 8

I've taken a couple of psychology courses and I am a psychology major myself and I hate to say it but you have to jump right into the situation. The only way to get rid of a phobia or a fear that you have is to confront it at hand. In your case, you can start off with just a few people in a small setting and work your way up.