individuals afflicted with social anxiety tend to worry about being judged by others (especially peers). there may be feelings of being rejected coupled with a lack of self-esteem. as a young child this trait is probably rooted in our genetics and protective in nature. it is part of the normal growth and development process. children in this stage may be referred to as being shy. most young children and adolescents outgrow this condition as they enter into adulthood. where you go to meet friends is wide open. depending on your age some places to meet friends may include: school clubs sporting activities the work place and church to name a few. volunteering to help others is a great way to meet new people while contributing to the community. think about joining a speech club. many members of these clubs start out feeling nervous about engaging in public speaking activities and possibly to speaking in smaller social settings. these club members are usually very supportive and enjoy helping newer participants overcome their speaking fears by developing overall self-confidence characteristics. take a personal inventory to determine outside- of -the- house activities that you enjoy and look for an opportunity to participate. many local newspapers dedicate column space to advertising upcoming neighborhood events and meetings. yes some individuals with social anxiety tendencies may best respond to talk therapy and/or medication. but overcoming social anxiety disorder is a process that involves having a small number of interpersonal triumphs and building on their success. practice looking people in the eye and greeting them warmly. say good morning to neighbors colleagues at school and work and even to people at the grocery store while waiting in line. the risks are worth the rewards. these positive experiences tend to promote a sense of confidence. from that added confidence we tend to develop more competence in our social exchanges. the pay-off of your risk taking is that a nice positive circle of social interactions should occur. your self-image and self-esteem will improve resulting in a more enriched life.
social anxiety. i want friends where do i go? i have such bad social anxiety when i first get to know someone but then it lessens