May 24, 2010 at 4:47 am | social anxiety children
- Posted by gerry |
When i say children i mean before the age of 13.
I think it depends. My daughter who is almost 7 has social anxiety- but she is more comfortable talking with adults. Talking with and being around other children is completely different. This is where her severe social anxiety comes in.
I would assume it depends on the situation. If there is an adult/or older teen who has social anxiety(like I have) then yes it was/is much easier for me to talk with younger children than it is for me to talk with adults.
May 24, 2010 at 4:47 am | overcoming social anxiety
- Posted by gerry |
I know that the imagination is a powerful tool. Do you have any tips for what I can do to overcome social anxiety in the comfort of my home (somewhat like cognitive-behavioral therapy)?
I too have SAD, so I know it’s more than not knowing what to say, but being afraid of what to say.
The only way to rid of a fear is to face is head on. You need to gather up everything you have and go to a restaurant by yourself, or even better with some friends or family you haven’t seen in a while.
While there, no matter how hard it may be, smile at the host, be chatty with the person serving you, and laugh and have a great time with the people accompanying you or even someone just sitting near you.
Don’t let your fear overtake your life.
I know this is not the answer you’re looking for, but it seems to be the only answer that works.
May 24, 2010 at 4:47 am | social anxiety treatment
- Posted by gerry |
I have Asperger’s syndrome, and social anxiety as a result. I don’t want to take meds and there isn’t any cognitive behavioral therapy remotely nearby, so I’m looking into acupuncture. Anyone who’s tried acupuncture for anxiety, what’s it like? How effective was it? Do you have to get it regularly for it to work?
Acupuncture can help manage anxiety in many cases. Often it will take more time for the therapeutic effects of acupuncture to be realized over pharmacological interventions because it is a more mild treatment. The upside is less negative side-effects.
In my clinical experience you are looking at 6 to 8 weeks of treatment for the anxiety to come under management, although, it can take longer in some cases. You may need to continue monthly treatments to manage the anxiety. However, everyone responds individually to medical treatments so there is no way to know if this will hold true for you.