Symptoms
what physical symptoms do people with social anxiety often experience
heart racing, sweating,trembling
Is social anxiety usually caused by genetics?
yes, sometimes it runs through the family
Are medications commonly used to help manage social anxiety symptoms?
yes, some meds like antidepressants or anti-anxiety can help
what affects takes place when a person with social anxiety is at a social gathering
avoding eye contact and staying quiet
can traumatic social experiences cause social anxiety?
Yes, bad experinces such as bullying can trigger it
how long does it usually take to see improvements with treatments?
its different for everyone but often within a few weeks-months
can social anxiety cause someone to have panic attacks?
yes, having intense anxiety in social situations can cause panic attacks
Does brain Chemistry affect social anxiety?
yes,imbalances in the brain chemicals can contribute
is group therapy helpful for people with social anxiety?
yes because you get to support and practice in a safe setting
Do people with social anxiety often worry about being judged?
definitely
can parenting style influence social anxiety?
sometimes,having a overprotective or critical parenting style can sometimes cause it
yes, things like mindfulness , exercise, and practicing social anxiety
how long do symptoms of social anxiety usually last during a social event
symptoms can last up till the person feels fully comfortable in their surroundings which might sometimes take up the whole time
what are the main causes of social anxiety
the main causes of social anxiety can include a mix of genetics, environmental and psychological factors
what types of therapy are most effective for treating social anxiety?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy(CBT) is most effective