In people with anxiety disorders, the “Social Phobia” is one of the most common tables, as well as dangerous because they are almost always (80%) together with another picture, and Alcoholism – Drug addiction – Depression – Agoraphobia , and others. For example: It is common that many people choose to drink alcohol to cope with any fear. This is very common among adolescents.
Now, remember: “What does” have an anxiety disorder “? People with anxiety disorders, anxiety exhibit exaggerated response to stimuli or situations that others would be completely “normal”, leading them to avoid the feared object or situation or to develop a “panic attack” at the exhibition.
Eg: in the “social phobia”, most likely this person does not attend meetings to feel that the environment is a lot of attention placed on him (which may be real or not), which includes without doubt a negative trial on their actions. Because of this, you will suffer an intense fear (anxiety and distress) that have no direct relationship with the living situation (with what they really think of him at that meeting), thus developing a “panic attack” .. .
“This is the discrete period of intense fear that can last a few minutes (heavy), and is accompanied by a series of physical and emotional symptoms … Symptoms: Palpitations, tachycardia, sweating, trembling or shaking, feeling choking or shortness of breath, chest tightness, nausea, dizziness, unsteadiness, lightheadedness, chills, hot flashes, Fear of losing control – Fear of dying or going crazy Fear of … (the latter three are the fears underlying pathological anxiety all unconsciously the person has).
Many times this has its origin in certain traumatic events a person has lived, in general, of a sudden, and that has impacted emotionally. Eg: sudden death of a loved one.
This fear arises suddenly and disorganized personality – severely alters their quality of life (social, work, family and linking in general) – Causes changes and losses in the individual’s own capabilities.
Knowing what we mean when we say that someone is suffering from anxiety disorders, we will specify the box “Social Phobia” … In the “Social Phobia” a person feels Panic Away intense fear to submit to public situations, where they receive some type of evaluation (or he feels he receives), or prosecution, be very embarrassing for … It happens because he also thinks that this situation would undoubtedly feel humiliated and undermined by the other. As noted, the person fears the “critical eye” on the other.
Because of these thoughts, your anxiety increases so significantly, so it comes to developing “panic attacks” that we described above (with all or some of the physical manifestations that accompany it, and with a duration and number of episodes, variables according to each subject).
The most common fears are:
Fear of public speaking, oral examinations, relations with strangers, Start loving relationships, eating / drinking in public when they see it work; Go to social gatherings in a group interact, and so on.
All these situations would reflect a common denominator, given by: * “Fear of ridicule or embarrassment” * “Fear of being evaluated by other people,” and * “Fear of being the center of attention.”
Finally, the fear is of rejection, of criticism. If we analyze the situation, people with social phobia, projected onto the other an alleged negative criticism or rejection, which in reality they have with themselves before exposure to any situation.
They are not accepted at first instance. Then, in a treatment, should be evaluated in each particular life history, what were the events or factors that led to this lack of confidence about yourself.
It is important to consider that although it is a highly disabling pathology caused by the deterioration in personal relationships, and social work, etc.., And the degree of isolation that leads to suffering, we must also say that it is possible that the person achieve a good recovery mediating a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Treatment will have different characteristics (case by case basis), but with one common goal: that is to enable the person to integrate into a “Group Therapy” to overcome this fear of group integration … with the side benefit of knowing that also there are many others suffering (silently) as well as him, and to identify and benefit from the experiences of others (being one of the goals of therapy and group dynamics).
These “ID” will be a rich factor in order to help each patient to demystify that “it only happens to them …” so everyone can use tools that facilitate others in how each will overcome the feared situations exposure … I think in some cases if necessary from an approach in individual sessions to delve into the origins of the phobia in particular (this will be different in each story, and that each individual experiences the world has had to Throughout his life).
Finally, in some cases (to evaluate) will be supplemented with specific medication, which will work with the Psychiatrist.
I believe that every patient who can reach the consultation and has a “safety net” (family, friends, partners, etc..) To help in the beginning of treatment, would choose to use medication as a resource for use only if unavoidable. So learn to trust the patient is “resources” and not on medication and necessary element that can be put into action … This was an approach to this disease so prevalent in our times and in many different cultures … But do not forget that … “If you are afraid, act … the only way to start fighting against fear is action.”
