Living with social anxiety is nothing to worry about but rather a battle to face, and these tips might help you navigate and overcome it better!
Social anxiety is a common phenomenon in which most social interactions cause an individual irrational fear and doubt. This fear can have many triggers.
1. Understand patterns that cause your triggers and observe
2. Start cognitive behavioural techniques
3. Seek professional help.
This method slowly introduces you to social situations. These gradual steps keep accumulating, which eventually helps you navigate social anxiety.
Being kinder to oneself is the greatest help. Providing yourself positive reassurance can go a long way in helping you overcome social anxiety.
Simple breathing techniques like inhaling and exhaling deeply can make you feel more grounded, easing you as you step into a social situation.
Setting boundaries and engaging in hobbies that you like in a social situation can help you feel more at ease since you are already familiar with it!
Your family and friends are your greatest help. Having a healthy group of people to fall back on can reassure you. We suggest you also look towards professional help.
We hope these tips can help you in some way. Au revoir, and best of luck with your journey working towards overcoming social anxiety!