5 signs of social anxiety and what to do about it...

In this video I'm talking you through the 5 signs of social anxiety and what to do about it. Do you struggle with social anxiety? Do you struggle in social situations? Or do you struggle with anxiety in public places? Do you often feel embarrassed, scared or fearful to be in social settings? These may be signs of social anxiety disorder, or a related anxiety disorder. In this video I'll talk you through the 5 common signs of social anxiety, and social anxiety treatment. What does social anxiety look like for you? Leave a comment below and let me know.

0:00 Introduction
0:32 ANXIETY ABOUT SITUATIONS WHERE WE MAY BE EXPOSED TO SCRUTINY BY OTHERS.
0:46 FEAR THAT WE'LL ACT IN A WAY THAT WILL BE NEGATIVELY EVALUATED
0:52 SITUATIONS PROVOKE FEAR OR ANXIETY & WE AVOID/ENDURE THEM
1:30 SOCIAL ANXIETY VS SHYNESS
1:47 SUPER SELF-CONSCIOUS
3:29 SIGNS OF SOCIAL ANXIETY #2
3:37 FEAR & AVOID SOCIAL SITUATIONS
4:19 REPLAY SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
5:04 RANDOM DIGESTIVE ISSUES
5:49 5. EXCESSIVE SWEATING
6:59 1. BUILD UP OUR RESOURCES
7:28 GRADUAL EXPOSURE THERAPY
8:28 NOTICE SELF-TALK.

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[brittanyg.]

The worst part is when you know these fears and anxiety is not necessary. Like it’s always worse in your head and not the reality, but Social Anxiety usually starts with bad experiences with social situations as a young child.

[parasol]

I have always been a performer kind of person, so things like talking in front of many people in a speech is never a problem. It's the unofficial, "relaxed" social situations that scares me. The ones "without" expectations, where I feel the most judged.

[general_zizi]

I have struggled with mental illness and my mental health since I was a kid. Before I even knew what those terms were. After years of depression, anxiety, and even an attempt to take my life, I never thought I would be able to live without SSRI medications. I clung to them because it was the only thing that made my mind quiet, but it also made me a zombie. Microdosing has given me control of my mental health for the first time, and they essentially gave me my life back.

[savvy]

I have no problem with people not wanting to talk to me, not like me or be my friend, none of those stuff bother me. What does BOTHER me, is when people label me as "Quiet", "Boring" and "Shy", when they ain't even trying to get to know me themselves or are willing to give me a chance. I don't like when people judge me straight away, when they dont know me personally! It just makes me even less interested in showing my real self to them. Having Social Aniexty really is a struggle!

[jackdavies]

Psilocybin containing mushrooms saved my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit. It has also helped me survive depression.

[KunaevNS]

My social anxiety stems from my abnormal personality. I’m a slow and very introverted person and people are always either angry or annoyed with me.

[mooremindfulmoments]

I totally play and replay my social interactions. It really sucks and leads to unneeded apologies

[bigsquez]

I strongly feel that my parents caused me to develop social anxiety.

[bryanaustin]

It's hard to watch this and not grin with all the stwess lol

[cardcaptormyoki]

I really like the changing those mean things you say to urself in ur head. I also absolutely love that you weren't immediately trying to turn them positive.
I get told that all the time and lots of ppl don't realize that its not that easy (I personally put it under the toxic positivity umbrella)

[Anonymous-hnjh]

The stress sweat for me is probably one of the worst symptoms. There are many times I have to change my shirt because it gets soaked from sweat. I really appreciated about changing thoughts that you don’t have to immediately go to a positive thought. I’ll admit that as you first said it my thought was yeah easier said than done but how you did it that actually seems in reach. I have social anxiety and generalized anxiety so can shit talk myself quite well, trying to change that to positive thoughts most often didn’t work and usually led to more shit talking. I have not tried neutral thoughts and will give that a try.

[salamanda]

Those signs are all so relatable. I’ve been incredibly relieved to be working from home since the pandemic started. My digestion got SO much better due to the reduction to my daily stress.

[mariellasabrina]

my heart even starts racing again by watching this video

[simongamez]

I started watching your videos a few weeks ago hours before going to my first therapy appointment and they're so helpful. You're such a beautiful soul. Thanks for making these videos. I have social anxiety and it has stopped me from getting my first job at 22, I'm so scared to even apply to a job. Like you said I notice my self talk and talk to myself with more love, patient and compassion, it really helps. Same as taking deep breaths or focusion on looking or feeling different things.

[michelejones]

Well, I guess I have social anxiety. I fit the description exactly. Even at work, where only five people are employed, including me, I prefer sitting at my own table far away from everyone else. I can’t function in crowds of more than a couple of people. I even try to avoid a couple of people in a room at the same time. During holidays when we all gather in the break room together I feel like I wish the time was over and I could go back to my table. I have no friends at all and I never go to social events.

[rockwellantonette]

Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once . Breathe . You're strong . You got this . Take it day by day .

[johnkosterimages]

My social anxiety has gotten more severe as I have gotten older, compounded by the pandemic and changes in my work life. I just want to add that I so appreciate you Katie, and thank you for being so real. It really helps to let me know that I’m not alone. I know this may sound kinda strange, but knowing you have things you’re dealing gives me permission for me to recognize and acknowledge my own stuff.

[rturney]

What needs to be said is that there are narcissistic people in the world who are looking 👀 for your faults and trying to “get you”. There are reasons for the anxiety 😥. Thank you 🙏 for your videos. 🎉 ❤😊

[musiqueurbaine]

Thank You Katie!!! Physical pain mixed with Cerebral Palsy and neuropathy after a cervical surgery has caused me to developing acute social anxiety. The souffrance I experienced for the first 4 years of 11 was so elevated that I did not go anywhere other than doctor appointments for nearly 3 of these years. Just wanted to let your viewers know I was able to get back to almost pre surgery with the help on my dear mobility service dog.

My dog “Bubba” is 9 years old now and thanks to him I’ve regained my independence. I go everywhere my power wheelchair will take us and as long I can enter & leave safely when I desire. I’ll still avoid some outings like, anything that would affect Bubba in any way or if I think it will take too much of our energy.

[yunkavics]

im 15 and struggle with all of these symptoms except number 4, but this made me feel better because now i know im not alone with this