How to overcome social anxiety disorder

Hyderabad, February 23: Social anxiety disorder another name is the social phobia, is an anxiety disorder in which a person has an excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations. Anxiety (intense nervousness) and self-consciousness arise from a fear of being closely watched, judged, and criticized by others.

People with social anxiety disorder suffer from distorted thinking, including false beliefs about social situations and the negative opinions of others. Without treatment, social anxiety disorder can negatively interfere with the person's normal daily routine, including school, work, social activities, and relationships.People with social anxiety disorder may be afraid of a specific situation, such as speaking in public.

Some anxiety situations:
People feel fear while Interacting with people, including dating or going to parties, Eating or drinking in front of others, Being the center of attention, writing or working in front of others and Asking questions or giving reports in groups.

Symptoms of social anxiety disorder can include:

1.Intense anxiety in social situations
2.Avoidance of social situations
3.Physical symptoms of anxiety, including confusion, pounding heart, sweating, shaking, blushing, muscle tension, upset 4.stomach, and diarrhea
5.Children with this disorder may express their anxiety by crying, clinging to a parent, or throwing a tantrum.

How to overcome social anxiety disorder:

1.Reach out to people with whom you feel comfortable
2.Join a local or Internet-based support group
3.Get physical exercise or be physically active on a regular basis
4.Get enough sleep
5.Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet
6.Avoid alcohol
7.Limit or avoid caffeine.