Our way of life will definitely be a little different from this day forward.
While trying to deal with the pressure of society and everyday living, the days can be filled with so many obstacles for a person who suffers from any sort of Anxiety disorder.
Here we are in 2020 dealing with a Pandemic! As if just living with Anxiety wasn’t enough…!
Social anxiety disorder affects millions of people around the world and varies greatly from person to person.
Do you have intense feelings of discomfort and fear when in social situations? You may have social anxiety disorder.
It’s hard to pin down the exact symptoms of social anxiety disorder, However, some common signs that you may have this disorder include a number of fears.
Do you commonly fear social situations? fear that all attention is on you, fear of making mistakes, fear of judgment, fear that everyone is better than you, fear of humiliating yourself,
or fear that everyone sees your flaws?
These fears may or may not cause panic attacks, but always cause intense anxiety.
Anxiety may lead to shaking, a pounding heart, flushed skintone, sweating, stammering, nausea, and dizziness.
Shyness is not the same as social anxiety disorder. Anxiety comes with a different type and level of discomfort in any situation.
While you may feel shy or bashful in certain situations, social anxiety disorder can be physically debilitating to a person experiencing it.
In fact, social anxiety disorder may take over a person’s life if left untreated.
GET YOURSELF PROPERLY DIAGNOSED!
Social Anxiety disorder frequently starts from childhood or early adulesence and can affect anyone, regardless of race, religion, or gender.
Although women are more likely to develop this disorder than men.
Social anxiety disorder can often be diagnosed in conjunction with various other anxiety disorders.
It is also common for a person with social anxiety disorder to attempt self treatment using drugs and/or alcohol, which in turn leads to substance abuse.
The best and only way to treat social anxiety disorder is to seek proffessional diagnosis and therapeutic treatment.
Therapy and professional treatment can help you understand your personal diagnosis so that you can live a healthy and socially active life.
FINDING TREATMENT
Anxiety disorder can be a bit difficult to understand and treat.
However, with effective treatment, you can truly overcome any type of anxiety disorder you may have.
While it might be impossible for you to fully “cure” anxiety disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or phobias,
you can learn how to deal with these medical conditions in order to live a fully normal, productive life.
The key to living with anxiety disorders is finding help.
There are three main types of help you should seek, and luckily this help is readily available to everyone!
1 – Medical Professionals.
A doctor would be your best starting point. In order to properly diagnose your problem, as well as, suggest various treatment options available.
You may also work with a therapist, such as a phsycologist, to talk about your issues while dealing with your diagnosis.
When you work with a professional therapist you will learn certain practices and behaviors that can help get you through your daily routine smoothly.
Overall, this is the most important of all the steps to seeking help for yourself.
Anxiety disorder, as well as other serious mental disorders can be physically dangerous to yourself and others around you.
Only a medical professional can make sure you get the best care possible.
2 –Support Groups.
Hospitals, religious organizations, and community centers often sponsor support groups, which can be led by professionals.
In both cases, this type of support system allows you to be in contact with others dealing with the similar issues, so you can see that you are not alone.
Together, you can also help one another learn tips and tricks to help you while dealing with anxiety.
A good support group can really become a second family.
3 – However, the third source of help is your actual family, as well as close friends.
When you develop an anxiety disorder, it may be difficult for some people to help you through this rough period of your life. Your true friends will be there.
True friends & family will be there to help you through your recovery process, to support you as well as your decisions.
If you do not find this type of support within your group of friends, they are probably not the friends you should have.
When you know someone with an anxiety disorder, your life may be more complicated, but sticking by his or her side can make a world of difference when it comes to recovery.
In Conclusion…
Asking for help is a key step in dealing with anxiety disorder.
If you believe a mental or anxiety disorder is controlling your life, don’t hesitate… You need to find people who can help you overcome this disorder and live a happy, healthy life.