Night time is when my anxiety attacks seem to peak. My brain is just sitting and thinking about anything and everything in the world, especially things that I am able to avoid thinking about throughout my day. These thoughts are usually the worst case scenario and the hyperbolic worries that are really emotionally damaging. “What if?”. When these two words come up, I know that … [Read more...]
What’s the Difference Between Shyness and Social Phobia?
Everyone experience some shyness or discomfort at some point in his or her lives. This can come from new situations or going to a party and not know anyone. A person who is shy would feel awkward around people; yet anxiously want to socialize with others. Eventually the shy person would become comfortable after doing the uncomfortable thing. Just to be clear there is no … [Read more...]
Social Situations Can Be Exhilirating… Or Terrifying
Social situations are part of every person’s life. Whether you are 15 or 55, you are going to encounter other people throughout the days and weeks. High school and college are the years where your social encounters can be the most frequent. For a person with anxiety, these situations can be immobilizing. The thought of seeing someone you don’t get along with or meeting new … [Read more...]
FIVE FRIGHTENING FACTORS of Anxiety…
In Chris Sherwood’s Article “Situations That Cause Anxiety” he outlines five most common situations that cause anxiety in people today. I believe we can each relate to one if not all of these “Five Frightening Factors” of anxiety and say we have felt some sort of degree of anxiety while in these various situations. WHAT ARE THESE “FIVE FRIGHTENING FACTORS” OF ANXIETY? … [Read more...]