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Eliminating social anxiety
An anxiety sufferer is driven by their fears to live in a specific way.
Searching for a Cure They spend day and night trying to cure themselves of their 'disorder.' Some sufferers have never been cured because, even if presented with a 'cure,' they would continue their daily rituals. It literally is a full-time job for them.
Decision Making A sufferer's anxiety influences their decisions. Choices such as where to eat lunch, which supermarkets to visit, and whether to attend family gatherings are all dictated by their fear.
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Manipulation A social phobic may manipulate doctors to obtain whatever they think will relive them of their symptoms.
Self-Medicating A social phobic often self-medicates to relieve their anxiety, commonly using alcohol. Mixing alcohol can be fatal, yet even when informed of this risk, a social phobic would rather face the danger than confront a group of people. Their decisions might seem irrational, but their fear feels very real to them.
Incessant noise in the head Individuals with social phobia often contend with a constant inner monologue. They become so fixated on themselves that they lose touch with their surroundings. They tend to trust every word their inner voice utters. When watching TV, they struggle to stay focused. After social interactions, their minds incessantly replay the encounters. Even listening to music becomes challenging as their inner dialogue overwhelms their ability to absorb the lyrics.
Ever since I became aware of the irrational fear that plagued me back in 2006 during my time at Liverpool University, it became apparent to me that finding a 'cure' for this disorder was almost impossible. Cognitive behavioural therapy, a regimen of antidepressants, or talking about one's past appeared to be the primary approaches to alleviating anxiety. Unfortunately, these methods remain predominant even today. In contrast, mindfulness, meditation, and tapping techniques have gained popularity in recent years. If you visit the NHS website or search 'overcoming anxiety' on Google, you'll find that these are the types of medications and therapies recommended to this day.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychological therapy that involves deep analysis of one's thoughts. Its goal is to replace negative thoughts and emotions with more positive ones. From my experience, many individuals struggling with anxiety have shared that CBT either hasn't been effective for them or has provided only limited relief.
Antidepressants offer relief by boosting neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, yet they do not eliminate anxiety entirely. While they can be beneficial in certain cases, using alcohol as a coping mechanism alongside antidepressants can lead to numerous complications. It's important to recognize that individuals with social anxiety may manipulate doctors to obtain prescriptions, but combining alcohol with antidepressants is a disaster.
Counselling is a common approach for individuals grappling with social anxiety, often involving discussions about their past experiences. It's surprising that some counsellors believe they can effectively help those with acute social anxiety after only a ten-week course. Personally, I recall leaving such therapy feeling worse, as discussing the pain of living with social anxiety often exacerbated my struggles. This approach resembles Freudian psychoanalysis, which can be a painful experience and leave one feeling even worse.
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