8 Signs You Might Have Social Anxiety
Social Anxiety Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense feelings of worry and distress in social situations. Do you know how to spot the difference between shyness and social anxiety? Itโs very easy to mistake having social anxiety as just being shy. So, here are 8 clear signs you might have social anxiety. We also did a video on differences between shyness and social anxiety before: https://youtu.be/YcaUxLvOfxQ
Also, as a disclaimer, do not use this video to self diagnosed social anxiety. It's best to talk to a professional. However, if you're really looking for help, you can also try online counselling here:
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More videos here:
Social Anxiety - More than Shyness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlPskJ_JTr0
5 Things About Social Anxiety No One Talks About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G_VbEEowt8
5 Signs It's Social Anxiety and not Introversion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcaUxLvOfxQ
5 Ways to Deal with Social Anxiety on Your Own
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhYF3AqVhgU
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References:
American Psychological Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders โ 5th Edition. Washington, DC; APA Publishing.
Psycom (2017). โSocial Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment.โ Retrieved 31 March 2020 from https://www.psycom.net/social-anxiety-disorder-overview
National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (2013). Social Anxiety Disorder: Recognition, Assessment, and Treatment. British Psychological Society, Leicester (UK).
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Heimberg, R. G., Hofmann, S. G., Liebowitz, M. R., Schneier, F. R., Smits, J. A., Stein, M. B., & Craske, M. G. (2014). Social anxiety disorder in DSMโ5. Depression and Anxiety, 31(6), 472-479.
Davila, J., & Beck, J. G. (2002). Is social anxiety associated with impairment in close relationships? A preliminary investigation. Behavior Therapy, 33(3), 427-446.
Moitra, E., Herbert, J. D., & Forman, E. M. (2008). Behavioral avoidance mediates the relationship between anxiety and depressive symptoms among social anxiety disorder patients. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 22(7), 1205-1213.
Roth, D., Antony, M. M., & Swinson, R. P. (2001). Interpretations for anxiety symptoms in social phobia. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 39(2), 129-138.
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