I have social anxiety, nervousness in social situations
I used to have that. Still do in some settings. But then I started college and was forced to socialize so much that it went away a little.
Yeah when I have high social anxiety I avert my gaze can't make eye contact
I can understand that.. I want to understand social anxiety better so that I can help those that have it when I interact with them... What do you wish people knew?
It affects everyone nearly 90% of all people polled report feeling a form of social anxiety at some point
That's kind of what I thought.. that it's universal, sort of. But still, I don't want to discredit it in people just because everyone experiences it. What else would you say is important to know?
shyness) at some point in their lives. Half of the individuals with any social fears meet criteria for social anxiety disorder. The function of social anxiety is to increase arousal and attention to social interactions, inhibit unwanted social behavior, and motivate preparation for future social situations.
Stages.
Stages Child development.
Some feelings of anxiety in social situations are normal and necessary for effective social functioning and developmental growth. Cognitive advances and increased pressures in late childhood and early adolescence result in repeated social anxiety. Adolescents have identified their
DeArmond admits to having social anxiety, stating, "I made my life so I don’t have to come into contact with lots of people except for once or twice a year when I sign." She dealt with her social anxiety by spending a lot of time on MySpace and an "Indie Rock" chat room on AOL. Her hobbies include working out, hiking and biking. Her favorite male performers include James Deen, Mr. Pete, Toni Ribas, Mark Wood, Manuel Ferrara, John Strong (the Anchorman)