SOCIAL ANXIETY: THE BASICS
What substance do people with Social Anxiety turn to?
Alcohol: which can often lead to substance abuse
Is social anxiety in children widespread? (yes or no)
Yes
Social anxiety can often be confused with
Shyness, introversion
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.
Some causes of social anxiety in children are?
Genetics, meeting new people, their environment
What are coping strategies for social anxiety?
Meditation, taking a break, going for a walk, talk therapy
How many people must be present to cause anxiety in someone with social anxiety disorder?
None, it can occur from anything
Behavior that often occur in children with social anxiety include:
Feeling anger, sadness, frustration, calmness, depression, happiness, confusion, and feeling lost
symptoms of social anxiety can include:
Blushing, Sweating, Rapid heart beat, Butterflies in stomach, Dizziness of light headed, Lump in throat
Social anxiety is a intense fear or discomfort in social situations
What do parents do wrong in children's cases of social anxiety?
They ignore and overprotect
Where can you reach out if you are experiencing symptoms of social anxiety?
mental health care provider, school counselor, family, friends
With people who have social anxiety, what can offset their symptoms?
Speaking with new people, presentations, stage performing, ordering food
How common is social anxiety
7% of people in the United States
Besides substance abuse and depression, teenagers and adults with social anxiety disorder might also suffer from
Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts/tendencies