Anxiety in Social Situations

If you're one of the many sufferers of social phobia, you've no doubt become frustrated with all the powerful overwhelming emotions associated with being in groups of strangers or unknown people. The first thing to remember is you're not alone there are many people who are experiencing what you are experiencing. Second, there is a way to not only resolve the situation but completely turn it around.

One of the main causes of social phobia is a traumatic situation in early childhood. It is not uncommon for someone with social anxiety disorder to have experienced an embarrassing situation or some kind of public humiliation that left a deep and lasting impression on the psyche of the person following them into adulthood.

Alternatively, someone who is uncomfortable in social or public settings may have also picked this up as a behavior from parents who were also uncomfortable in social situations having used this as a blueprint for their own behavior, and way of reacting to groups or unfamiliar gatherings.

Whatever the cause of the discomfort that comes with this disorder it no doubt gets in the way of fully functioning as a human being. Life requires that we sometimes go into unfamiliar settings and territory and meet new people to expand our sphere of influence and make new connections that ultimately benefit our lives.

When you are unable to make these new connections because of powerful overriding fears and anxieties, it can prevent you from advancing your career and making less money, as well as being able to find a meaningful partner for a fulfilling relationship.