Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them
Summary
Social anxiety affects many people, especially students at university, making it hard for them to make friends or join groups. Experts say therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help, along with understanding the symptoms and taking small steps to face fears.Key Facts
- Social anxiety disorder affects about 12% of people at some point in their lives.
- Over 20% of university students experience some form of social anxiety during their studies.
- Social anxiety can cause physical symptoms like blushing, tingling hands, and feeling detached from the body.
- It commonly leads to avoiding social groups and talking very little when around others.
- Many people with social anxiety believe they have a personal flaw instead of recognizing it as a condition to be treated.
- Increased smartphone use and remote work may reduce in-person interactions, potentially increasing social anxiety.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the main recommended treatment and helps people change their thoughts and behaviors.
- People can also improve social anxiety by gradually facing social situations instead of avoiding them.
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