Unraveling the Triggers of Social Anxiety: A Path to Freedom

Unraveling the triggers of social anxiety: a path to freedom is inevitable if you believe you can break through the barriers.

At first, identifying the triggers that you are dealing with is the apparant first step. But, it’s not all rainbows after that. It’s a continuous fight to keep your head above the water.

I’ve been dealing with social anxiety even before it was called that (yes, I’m that old). Even more, I still have panic attacks (although not as often) and I still sometimes become anxious if I have to go to the store.

I just went a little while ago. However, I was in and out. I know where everything is that I need so I don’t have to guess where it’s at and wander around the store. Also, I always go to Walmart. Nowhere else.

Hence, you learn to adapt. Granted, I still try to get out of social functions because of the anxiety. Although, sometimes I will go if I feel up to it. Like I said, learn to adapt.

What is the Root Cause of Social Anxiety?

What is the root cause of social anxiety? I believe it’s different for everyone. For me, it started when I was young. Furthermore, I believe me being so brutally bullied showed up as social anxiety.

First, it was my first grade teacher and then my classmates chimed in. Therefore, I didn’t know how to socialize with others.

Thus, the anxiety just grew over the years until I realized I had to deal with it if I literally wanted to go on living. I mean literally because there were several suicide attempts.

Basically, (like I said earlier) I adapted. I time situations if I feel anxious about them. I know how long I can stay withought having a panic attack.

Now, you’re probably thinking “that’s no way to live!” Point blank, it’s better than being 6 feet under. I’m still alive and surviving. Also, I’m happy and content. I just live day by day.

What Triggers Social Anxiety?

Unraveling the triggers of social anxiety: a path to freedom if you can find your triggers. Social anxiety disorder (SAD) can trigger anxiety or fear in many social situations, including those where you might be judged, evaluated, or scrutinized by others.

Common triggers include:

Firstly, meeting new people
Making small talk
Public speaking
Fourthly, performing on stage
Being the center of attention
Being watched while doing something
Additionally, being teased or criticized
Talking with authority figures
Parties or social gatherings
Lastly, large family gatherings

Other triggers can include:

Firstly, dating
Going to work or school
Starting conversations
Fourthly, making eye contact
Entering a room where people are already seated
Returning items to a store
In addition, eating in front of others
Using a public restroom
Asking for help in a public place
Lastly, answering a question in front of people

What are the Symptoms of Social Anxiety?

Physical Symptoms

Firstly, blushing easily.
Sweating excessively.
Trembling or shaking.
Feeling nauseous.
Lastly, heart palpitations.

Psychological Symptoms

Firstly, low self-esteem.
Negative and self-critical thoughts.
Worrying about social situations in advance.
Ruminating about social situations afterwards.
Lastly, assuming that other people are harsh and judgemental

Behavioral Symptoms

Firstly, avoiding social situations, even if this means missing out on something important.
Using drugs or alcohol to ‘cope’ with social situations.
Wearing dark clothes to hide sweating.
Only going into social situations if you have a friend with you.
Lastly, planning what you’ll do or say in social situations far in advance.

How Does Social Media Cause Anxiety

Unraveling the triggers of social anxiety: a path to freedom if you’re careful on social media.

There are a lot of poeple out there trying to intimidate or just trying in any shape or form for you to buy their products. There is also the fact that there are ‘not so respectful ‘ people on social media.

Take for example, me trying to rent a house. I’ve gotten offers of sex from women and also not to mention all the scammers trying to take my money.

Yes, I have gotten taken a couple of times. But I’m building my knowledge of how they operate when I now search.

So, what does this have to do with social anxiety? For one thing, you don’t know who you’re dealing with.

It could be some crazed murderer trying to pass themselves off as a landlord. You don’t know. It’s scary and the anxiety of not knowing can set in.

Your child could be talking to a pedophile and not think about any of the questions they are asking them. There is so much wrong with this world that needs to be made right.

Coping With Social Anxiety

Well, I told you earlier how I cope with social anxiety. Therefore, somebody else might find their own way of coping. I believe it’s all individualized and not a collective ‘this is what you should do’ type thing.

Also, I developed my way of coping over the years by trial and error. Don’t get me wrong, there are day’s when I can go anywhere and do anything without anxiety.

But then the days I do have it, I limit my socializing. I can’t really predict it. I wish I could. It just depends on how I feel when I wake up in the morning.

Sometimes, (on bad days) I wish I could go back in life and try to change the past. But then I think, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.

And for the most part, I’m content. Equally important, You have to go throught the bad to get to the good.

There are things I wish were in my life, but they’re not, so you move on. Don’t dwell on stuff that might not be in your life. That’s not to say it won’t happen!

Sum It All Up

However, I will be honest with you, one thing I do dwell on is that I wish I had more friends. I only have one right now. Not to say I won’t make friends in the future. Anything’s possible.

What I really need is someone to understand what I’m going through and he does because he’s going through it himself.

Unraveling the triggers of social anxiety: a path to freedom is oh so possible. So, I guess what I want you to take away from this post is that you can adapt to most situations. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing scenerio.

Even so, you can be just as happy co-existing with social anxiety-or any anxiety for that matter. It doesn’t have to be “cured” to live life.

So, I hope you now know some of the triggers and symptoms of social anxiety so you can enhance your life to the fullest. I know you can. Until next time…

Articles About Social Anxiety

-Social Anxiety Test

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/health/social-anxiety-test

-SOCIETY ANXIETY DOESN’T HAVE TO BE CRIPPLING

https://www.beachsiderehab.com/blog/society-anxiety-doesnt-have-to-be-crippling/?matchtype=&network=x&device=c&adposition=&keyword=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=MUSE&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvb-zBhCmARIsAAfUI2uBtEY74iTwEw1A5WsblKcPHFha8Xdm8C-z24T3yPe0UVKmHqJvPpQaAiAhEALw_wcB

-How a Parent’s Social Anxiety Can Impact a Child

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/theyre-not-coming/202303/how-a-parents-social-anxiety-can-impact-a-child

Have a Good One,

Cindee Murphy, One Voice In The Vastness Of Emotions

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