What substance can people withe Social Anxiety turn to for additional confidence in social settings?
Alcohol: which can often lead to substance abuse
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Is social anxiety in children widespread?
Yes
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Social anxiety can often be confused with
Shyness
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What percentage of adults taking medication for social anxiety disorder get better?
70%
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What are some symptoms and signs that someone might have social anxiety disorder?
-They are clingy,
-Shy away from groups,
-Are fixated on a select few people
-Often talking to just one person
-Flushing when around multiple people, etc.
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Some causes of social anxiety in children are?
-Genetics
-Parents
-Their environment
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Some red flags to watch for in school or social settings include
-Feeling like and outsider in group situations
-Unwillingness to invite friends to get together
-Avoiding speaking in class or making presentations
-Not speaking up or taking part in group activities
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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
A type of psychotherapy that helps people change destructive thought and behavioral patterns that may be contributing to their social anxiety (it is the best researched type of psychotherapy for treating SAD)
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How many people must be present to cause anxiety in someone with social anxiety disorder?
None, it can arise from simply thinking about ones perceived inadequacies and imperfections
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Different states of behavior that often occur in children with social anxiety include
Feeling anger, sadness, frustration, calmness, depression, happiness, confusion, and feeling lost
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Social anxiety in adults may cause issues in everyday life such as
-Struggling to hold a job,
-Frequent changes in living situations,
-Struggling with post high school education
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What are some behavioral techniques for social anxiety?
-Exposure Therapy: systematically confronting the situations that frighten you
-Social Skills Training: helps learn specific behaviors through practice and rehearsal that can be applied to various social situations
-Relaxation Training: helps learn how to calm your mind and relax your body in situations that lead to anxiety and stress (sort of like mental yoga)
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What are some common characteristics that can cause added pressure for social anxiety victims?
A person's race, religion, and sexual orientation can weigh on a person with SAD
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What do parents do wrong in children's cases of social anxiety?
They ignore and overprotect
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Getting treatment as a young person requires 3 things
1)You need to believe treatment is out there
2)You must be willing to accept treatment when it is offered
3)You need to have adults on your side who believe you can benefit from getting professional help
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What are some medications that help manage social anxiety disorder?
-Zoloft
-Celexa
-Xanax
-Lexapro
-Effexor
-Klonopin
-Prozak
-Pexeva, etc.
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With people who have SAD, who can offset their symptoms?
Family members are often seen as an enemy to your well being, when talking is often one of the best ways to release anxiety
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What should parents be doing for their child's anxiety
Be supportive
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Besides substance abuse and depression, teenagers and adults with social anxiety disorder might also suffer from
-Eating disorders
-Suicidal thoughts/tendancies
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Social anxiety is most commonly diagnosed by psychiatrists, but it can also be diagnosed and treated by
-Psychologists
-Clinical social workers
-Psychiatric nurses
-Mental health counslers