6 Tips To Overcome Social Anxiety (Affects Our Everyday Life)

Are you always worried that other people are judging you when you’re out and about? It’s normal to feel slightly anxious or uncomfortable when you’re hanging out with co-workers or people you’ve never met before. However, when your anxiety from being in a social setting becomes so overwhelming or even debilitating that it starts affecting your daily life, it may be a sign of social anxiety. The symptoms can vary from sweating and trembling to experience nausea and dizziness. Severe social anxiety can even cause some to avoid social situations or going out altogether. So to help you out, here are 6 ways to overcome social anxiety.

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Writer: Sara Del Villar
Script Editor: Isadora Ho
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VO: Amanda Silvera
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[Psychgo]

A lot of you asked us to make a video on overcoming social anxiety. Here it is!! Also what do you think about this animation? New animator worked hard on this video!

[PlungerKid]

Social anxiety feels like you’re in a movie and everyone has a script—except you

[fairyburials]

social anxiety really is something people underestimate.. people just think you get shy or nervous, and blame you when you don't wanna do certain things or do certain actions, but it's SO much more than just "shyness".

[nicoleonfeels]

Definitely relevant. Not being around people for over a year, I worry about socializing again 🥴

[albinocake]

My anxiety : all people is watching you and will laugh if you make any mistake
My depression : no one will care about you because you are a failure

[herbertingal]

Her voice.. the animation... I feel so comfortable with it ...

[mazzystarfan]

i never considered myself an introvert even though i feel uncomfortable in social situations. the thing is I actually WANT to engage in being social and stuff. But when i try to i just get nervous and i just go BLANK for no reason. its terrible. thank you so much for making this video! <3

[gummiiworm]

🌈In case u are in a hurry, here's what they go over but try watching the entire thing for more specific details!✨
1. Create awareness 0:55
2. Engage in relaxation techniques 1:31
3. Try Yoga 2:13
4. Set goals 2:44
5. Make something 3:18
6. Therapy 3:56
🌈If ur reading this, I hope u overcome social anxiety and I know u will!! It's ok as I have mild social anxiety but we are all in this together and ur not alone!! <3✨

[lillikin_]

Here’s something that helps me since I’m just bad at talking to people: I sometimes just tell whoever I’m talking to that I’m bad at conversation and I get stressed about social stuff or something. It makes me feel better because then I know that the person knows I’m not good at talking and they will understand why I’m quieter and stuff.
:D

[racha_ckiisses]

i love how this channel takes social anxiety seriously, i feel like it’s usually portrayed as “everyone has it” and parents/adults don’t take it seriously because “it’s all in ur head/just a kid thing” like yeah it is but the fact that i feel like vomiting every morning before school isn’t just something to “get over”

[cassiopeiaaoife]

The more you know about how people behave, the less nervous you are with them. One thing I've learned about people, is that they aren't focused on you. They are focused on themselves.

[YazuroPlayz]

I always have this fear of being judge and noticed by others this thing always holds me from doing a lot of things in life

[Valentino]

I hate it when people say "just get out of your comfort zone" First of all when the hell was being alone a comfort zone. I never felt comfortable having social anxiety. Its not easy to overcome it and I just wish some people could just understand. I love how you give us actual advice instead of telling us to get out of your comfort zone. And its not introversion or being shy. Those are totally different things.

[supershurinova]

i would go to a doctor, but my mom says "its just a phase" "you're just lazy" "its all in your head' YEAH ITS IN MY HEAD ITS A MENTAL ILLNESS

[devanhymendez]

Whenever i'm put in group projects I can't breathe and shake. I hate it I wish I could just be normal

[Zoe-zikc]

My social anxiety has gotten even worst, simple things like buying and going outside is so uncomfortable. I'm scared of what my future would be if i keep going this way, their high expectation towards me makes me sick. At this age, i still rely on my mother, i cant do things without her. I just wish to stay at home the whole time and don't attend school😢😭

[rem]

Bro, none of my family or friends understand how hard it is having social anxiety. Here is some reasons I have social anxiety. 1. I’m scared on the way I look since I’m fat and I’m scared to face it. 2. I hate the fact how I act like because I’m scared of how people find me like weird. 3. I never know how to strike up a conversation. It’s so hard to find a topic and I can never do it right because I mess up a lot. 4. I’m not even ready to meet new people and my family is just forcing me. 5. The way I dress. It’s so hard to try to look good for others but it always ends up being a flop and I get embarrassed. I hate the way I’m like this. I wish I was just in kindergarten not having any worries. I hate my life.

[Dianathesinner_ttv]

1. create awareness 0:56
2. engage in relaxation 1:31
3. try yoga 2:14
4. set goals 2:45
5. make something 3:22
6. therapy 3:57

[Lakadazy]

My social anxiety shifted from being scared of people for a whole new reason once the pandemic started. I have a goal to be able to go into public places without a mask once I am vaccinated but that idea scares the hell out of me. In my mind I will be wearing that mask forever. Thanks social anxiety!

[kitty.pretty.lad.]

I’m scared about getting a job because when I try to talk to people my social anxiety is so bad to the point where I’m so awkward and nervous 😅