{"id":18716,"date":"2021-02-01T13:52:54","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T12:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=18716"},"modified":"2021-02-01T13:52:54","modified_gmt":"2021-02-01T12:52:54","slug":"how-to-heal-from-social-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/how-to-heal-from-social-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Heal from Social Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most of us get nervous from time to time when in new social situations. A combination of nerves, excitement, and newness can send rushes of adrenaline through our bodies when going to a party or meeting a new person. This is totally normal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, sometimes these nerves can push someone over the edge to the realm of social anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Social anxiety disorder<\/span>\u00a0sometimes referred to as \u201csocial phobia\u201d,\u00a0 is a real, diagnosable mental health disorder that affects an estimated <\/span>seven percent<\/span><\/a> of people in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n

This disorder can make simple tasks like getting groceries or going to the post office a source of anxiety. People with social anxiety may have difficulty going to school or work, and avoid social situations. It\u2019s not uncommon for people with social anxiety to have <\/span>panic attacks<\/span><\/a> when they encounter a trigger. This is an incredibly scary and uncomfortable experience, that may hinder them from going about their daily lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does this sound familiar to you?<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some signs you may be experiencing social anxiety:<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n