Tips for Overcoming Social Anxiety

SickJoke

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*Laugh at yourself.

*Don't give in to your emotions. Keep your commitments even if you don't feel like it.

*Take control of your self talk and slow it down.

*Remove tension from your body by breathing and having relaxed body language.

*Pay attention to what's going on around you.
 

Ehsan

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when you want to do something nobody can prevent you and when you don't want to do something nobody can persuade you to do it.
*so don't fear about others' judgments, be sure that you're the only one who can make changes with your life.
 

Anubis

Well-known member
*Change is painful, but not changing is even more painful.

This countless posts in this forum illustrates this point.
 

SickJoke

Well-known member
*Stay away from alcohol

*Get your diet, sleep, and exercise in check

*Help others and contribute in any way that you can

C'mon now share some tips people
 

j_brown2

Banned
* don't be a control freak and try to control everything, don't try controlling what other people think of you... just let it all be the way it is... I know sounds so simple... but it's the opposite lol

*before you go into a social event think of everyone already rejected you, imagine it, now it should seem easier like you have nothing to lose... don't know if that works for everyone with social phobia.. not the hardcore types I guess

* be easy on yourself, very important... if you can be gentle with yourself that will have a big effect long term
 

TooShyShy

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-Start each day off with a positive thought...even before you get out of bed!!!!
-Set one small goal for yourself each day...anything on this list will do!!!!
-Start a journal...write down only the positive things in life and thoughts you have!!!!
-Don't be afraid to look at people...they won't shoot you down!!!!
-Give a simple hello, thank you, good bye...a small gesture or two goes a long way and that will be enough to start with!!!!
-Remember to smile...again it won't be negative and people won't shoot you down!!!!
-Hold doors open...make small interaction/contact with others!!!!
 

SalemEdgerton1

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-Don't ignore the small accomplishments. Reward yourself for progress made despite how small.
-Expect some failure and turn that failure into a positive experience.
-Allow yourself to be happy. Sounds easy but it can really make a difference
 

Nack

Banned
-Realize your surronding
-Eat when you're hungry...(That's when the bad thoughts starts coming in...)
-Self Actualization
 

SickJoke

Well-known member
I'm getting a little philosophical here, bear with me :D

*Love for yourself and for your fellow human beings. Love cancels out fear and judgment. When you love someone, you enjoy their company, and there's no room for fear.
 
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madmike

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- Get into a good eating, sleeping and exercise pattern
-Start your day off well (i now read an extract of the bible most mornings, but a self-
help guide or something would also be ok)
-Say yes more often and look for opportunities
 
-drink 5 hour energy or coke/pepsi (For me I get way more talkative when I have energy)
-try not to think, just concentrate on your surroundings and make comments or talk about what you're experiencing
-when you have a negative thought like "I can't do this" catch yourself in the act and replace that thought with something like "maybe it won't be as bad as I think"
-think of how huge the universe and how nothing you can do will ever affect it in the least
-if you're like me and you're afraid of stuttering then keep your mouth closed and run your tongue through the motions of what you wanna say
-talk slower than you normally would (this helps you stay calm)
-instead of telling yourself that you're anxious tell yourself you're hyper or something
-meditate or do yoga daily
-exercise lots
 

Errordotocx

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- Hit up the gym. I know it's not the easiest thing to do, or the most fun. But I honestly believe it really gives a boost to your self confidence. I go to the gym six days a week and not only does it give me something to do with some of my spare time. But I also get to work on making myself more fit. Although I do have a workout partner, I often do workouts alone as well. Most people aren't there to socialize, they are there to do work and get out. So I wouldn't worry about social situations very much and to be completely honest, the people I have in fact met at the one I go to are very nice.

- Take up some form of MMA to practice. I believe that everyone needs to know some anyways. I only practice a little kick boxing here and there as well as some occasional jujitsu because I can't afford the training centers. But I believe this is another confidence booster as well.

Just my two cents, maybe I see things different from others.
 
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