Anxiety Madness | Self-Help To Cure Social Anxiety

10 Ways to Communicate Effectively To Cure Anxiety

2008-11-28T19:14:00.002-05:00

Effective communication can ease your anxiety. Some with severe anxiety tend to lack communication skills.Here are 10 ways to empower your communication.Knowledge - Education is about understanding the basics. We all have our limitations, but that doesn't mean we can't learn to carry on and share what we know.Listening - It's just as significant as questioning. Oftentimes, listening to the sound

Depression Is Simon Cowell's Fault?

2008-11-24T08:24:00.003-05:00

Image by Eddi 07via FlickrWho’s responsible for your depression?I was reading an article on formal American Idol contestant, Nikki McKibbin.Although she finished 3rd on American Idol season one, Nikki ended up on Celebrity Rehab 2 in 2008.I was upset because she was almost blaming Simon Cowell for her depression.I believe that no one makes you do things you don’t want to do! Blaming Simon for

Anxiety and Anger, Is It All You?

2008-10-26T06:26:00.005-05:00

Anxiety attacks and anger go hand in hand. Have you seen someone with high anxiety; often called high-strung?What happens when you know or live with someone who intentionally pushes your buttons?After awhile your anxiety, including anger will rise just seeing this person.You need to stop giving power to people. You can cure anxiety by not allowing anyone to provoke feelings you don’t want.When

2 Simple Steps to Anxiety Attacks and Depression Relief!

2008-10-09T08:59:00.014-05:00

Anxiety attacks and depression can get severe if left untreated.When anxiety and depression are at their peak, you can feel hopeless.If you feel hopeless day after day, it can be dangerous.Simple Steps for Anxiety Attacks and Depression ReliefTalk to people about what may be causing your anxiety attacks and your depression. Don’t complain or whine. Sincerely discuss problems in your life and

Are You Sad Or Experiencing Depression?

2008-09-28T09:54:00.005-05:00

Are you just sad or are you experiencing depression? Every person is different, and what we experience is different. People don't realize depression is different for every person.Although several depression symptoms exist, this doesn't mean you will suffer all of them. You might have several, or just one.You may also be amazed at how many people can still perform in their daily lives while

Which Anxiety Do You Have?

2008-09-15T13:34:00.004-05:00

When you consider anxiety, you may not understand there are various kinds of anxiety. Social anxiety, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, phobias, and generalized anxiety are the most usual kinds of anxiety.Social Anxiety is anxiety or feelings of anxiety that happen in a social situation, or in expectancy of a social setting. Social anxiety can become problematic if not properly

Social Anxiety and the Workplace Don’t Mix!

2008-08-15T10:53:00.002-05:00

If you have social anxiety, or social phobia, then you know the workplace can be agonizing.Social anxiety is an extreme fear of social situations and judgment by others. What worse place to “be judged” or reviewed than by your boss and fellow employees in the workplace!The way to overcome social anxiety is to expose yourself to social situations. Depending on how severe your social anxiety is

Social Anxiety | How To Help Your Child With School

2008-08-03T14:07:00.005-05:00

Does your child have social anxiety? Does your child have school anxiety?School is right around the corner, how do you help your child handle their social anxiety when school starts?Butterflies are common on the first day of school, panic attacks are not.Children with social anxiety have it twice as hard on the first day of school as children without social anxiety.If your child suffers from

Can You Afford To Have Social Anxiety?

2008-07-19T08:19:00.002-05:00

Social Anxiety is a fear of social situations. Whether it is meeting new people or attending a family reunion, social anxiety can be crippling.Social anxiety can really limit your quality of life if you allow it, so can you really afford to have social anxiety?If you allow social anxiety to run your life, you could have problems in the workplace, problems with relationships, and even problems

Do You Have Severe Social Anxiety?

2008-06-30T18:33:00.004-05:00

Do you have severe social anxiety? Yeah, so did I, or so I thought. Social anxiety is an extreme fear of social situations.I started researching social anxiety many years ago online. This was after I went to several doctors, was on many, many different medications, and nothing seemed to work.Every article, website, and blog I read, the message was the same. Medication and cognitive therapy

Sweden Is Not Social Anxiety Friendly!

2008-06-20T16:56:00.003-05:00

If you suffer from social anxiety or telephonophobia and live in Sweden, your life might have just gotten more uncomfortable.Sweden passed a law on Wednesday making it possible for officials to tap phone calls and email, making Sweden not social anxiety friendly!Supporters argue this ensures safety against terrorist attacks, while critics argue it invades privacy.Regardless, if you suffer from

Boost Your Energy!

2008-06-05T11:59:00.004-05:00

Anxiety, stress, and depression can really drain you. We all have stress so if you add anxiety or depression it can really wipe you out! What we need is an energy boost!How can we boost our energy without using caffeine and others that can cause us to crash once we don’t get our daily fix?There are many natural energy boosters available that are not addicting or “bad” for you.Boost Your Energy!

Crazy Easy Confidence Builder!

2008-05-28T09:45:00.006-05:00

Social anxiety, or social phobia, often means having low confidence or no confidence at all. If you suffer from social anxiety and have low or no confidence, you can follow this crazy easy confidence builder to build your confidence in no time.What are some traits of people with confidence? These people believe in themselves, they walk with their head high and shoulders straight and people with

Social Anxiety Trust Drug Cure or Curse?

2008-05-22T10:37:00.003-05:00

There is a new study showing a trust drug can cure social anxiety or social phobia. Social anxiety is intense fear of social situations.The trust drug is a nasal spray called Oxytocin, sometimes called the “Love Hormone.” You can read more here.Social Anxiety Trust Drug Cure Or Curse?Everyone is excited that this trust drug will cure social anxiety, and although it sounds good, it might be more

What Is Social Anxiety?

2008-05-18T17:19:00.007-05:00

This is a 28 minute video explaining exactly what Social Anxiety is and is not.Dr. Granet is talking with Dr. Murray Stein who is a professor of psychiatry at the University of California.These two discuss the differences between social anxiety and simple shyness. The video is called Health Matters: What Is Social Anxiety Disorder? Enjoy!

Social Anxiety | Stop Your Paranoia!

2008-05-12T08:11:00.003-05:00

Paranoia or being paranoid is a magnified mistrust of others not based on fact, and characterized by excessive anxiety or fear.Paranoia is often experienced by those suffering from social anxiety or social phobia. Paranoia can often be misdiagnosed as social anxiety, schizophrenia, and other conditions. Social anxiety can also often be misdiagnosed as paranoia.Stop Your Paranoia!Whether you have

Social Anxiety | Telephone Fear

2008-05-08T09:35:00.006-05:00

If you have social anxiety, chances are high that you also fear the telephone. I touched on fearing the telephone and just how crippling it can be here.That post was more for explaining what telephone fear is and how someone suffering from social anxiety feels regarding making or receiving phone calls.Overcome Your Telephone Fear!For help with overcoming your fear of the telephone this post lists

Social Anxiety | Public Speaking Fear Has No Cure!

2008-05-04T08:11:00.003-05:00

Social anxiety is the fear of being judged by others in social situations. With that thought in mind, public speaking is the ultimate fear for those suffering from social anxiety.Unfortunately, you don’t have to have social anxiety for public speaking to be a huge problem. Public speaking, or making any kind of presentation in public, is the number one fear reported by people of the United

Does Paula Abdul Have Social Anxiety? Video!

2008-04-30T08:42:00.006-05:00

I am a huge American Idol fan, and after last night’s shocking episode, I’m wondering out loud: Does Paula Abdul have social anxiety? It’s not uncommon for celebrities to have social anxiety even though they are in the public eye.Donny Osmond and Barbra Streisand both experienced social anxiety as well as hundreds more just like them; so again, it is not uncommon for celebrities to have social

Social Anxiety Sufferers | Stop Being Doormats!

2008-04-27T10:12:00.003-05:00

Stop being a doormat! You know you are, because you are stressed and full of anxiety. Those suffering from social anxiety are higher on the list of doormat placement. Why, because those with social anxiety want to please everyone.Social anxiety sufferers would rather be a doormat to those around them then to be judged by everyone around them. The problem is being a doormat can increase anxiety

Social Anxiety | Bullying Can Hurt You!

2008-04-24T12:53:00.002-05:00

I’ve been reading that a new study has found that bullying can hurt you and cause anxiety and social anxiety in adulthood. Remember what you were told to say to bullies? “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Well, I guess that was all a lie!Bullying in childhood can actually cause anxiety and social anxiety in adulthood according to this study. 210 college students

Social Anxiety | Recipe For Success

2008-04-18T12:17:00.004-05:00

I found the recipe for success for anyone, and especially those with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, procrastination, and just plain feelings of worthlessness.Recipe for Success!What are the ingredients for this recipe for success? Well, it is called The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. There are only 7 ingredients in this successful recipe, but very, very highly

Social Anxiety | DASH Diet Laugh!

2008-04-15T11:59:00.003-05:00

Contrary to what I originally thought, the DASH Diet has nothing to do with Mrs. Dash. You know the Mrs. Dash seasoning line? Go ahead and laugh. We all know it feels good to laugh. It helps release tension and it lifts our mood. So what better way to get out of our depressed state and social anxiety tendencies? Here is your laughter for the day.Let me back up for a second. I am searching for

Social Anxiety | The Bachelorette?

2008-04-11T18:15:00.007-05:00

So what does social anxiety and The Bachelorette have in common? We all know social anxiety and dating go together like oil and water.The Bachelorette fans out there probably remember Trista Rehn when she chose Ryan Sutter in the finale episode. Well, social anxiety has nothing to do with either one of them, but it does have something to do with Jamie Blyth.Jamie Blyth was the first contestant to

Social Anxiety | Stress Zappers!

2008-04-07T13:07:00.005-05:00

Social anxiety and stress seem to go hand in hand. Stress can come from several different areas in our life, and when it gets out of control, we need to zap that stress!Do you work under pressure of deadlines at school or at your work? Is there an illness in your family or has there been a recent death? Do you have money problems? Or do you just suffer from social anxiety and everything seems to