The Therapy Edit On 5 tips for easing social anxiety
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Mar 28, 2022 Navigating social situations post-pandemic can spark a fresh wave of anxiety. The discussion dives into defining social anxiety and its impact on confidence. Practical tips are shared, including the importance of admitting your anxiety and gradually facing social interactions. Techniques like journaling and managing conversation pressure are explored. The conversation emphasizes that rebuilding confidence is a gradual process and highlights when to seek professional support for overwhelming feelings.
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Crowd Panic Memory
- Anna Mathur describes a panic-filled experience standing in a crowded hall where she hyper-focused on her body and words.
- She recalls worrying about hands, silences, jokes and feeling utterly awkward despite appearing fine externally.
Confidence Is A Rebuildable Muscle
- Social connection is fundamental and social anxiety sits opposite that need by creating fear around connection.
- Anna frames confidence as a muscle that can be rebuilt gradually after it weakens.
Pandemic Setback To Social Skills
- Pandemic-driven social isolation weakened many people's social confidence by removing practice opportunities.
- Anna highlights that returning to social life requires repeated, gentle practice rather than immediate perfection.
