One type of fear that can often trigger panic attacks is something called social phobia. This is the fear of attending social events and interacting with different individuals, particularly strangers.

To some extent we tend to all have this, so some could say that  it could be seen as a natural reaction. However, it can get out of hand to the point where it starts to run you, rather than you running it. Then it can become self-perpetuating – the more worried you become the more you feel like you want to avoid social things, and so the more fearful you become generally.

I’m pleased to tell you that you don’t have to stay inside this particular ‘prison’ for long if you dont want to. There is at least four ways that you can overcome this fear of social events.

1. Simply Relax

An unpalatable and worrying aspects of this fear of social mixing is that people begin to feel it from you. People start to struggle to relax in your company, which makes you feel even more nervous and ill at ease. Learning to relax, or a minimum of being able to keep your nerves at a manageable level, is a really important skill to learn just to live a so-called ‘normal’ life.

Although this might seem like an impossible task when the terrible thought of social things makes you want to run away and hide, it can nevertheless be done with just a little practice.

The quickest method to relax and bring your social fears under your own  management is by meditation. Slow your breathing down, and consciously slow everything in your life down. Just focus on your breathe. Breathing  out consciously, then breathe in consciously. Do this for a short time and you will automatically begin to relax.

Over time, a additional positive cycle will develop. The more relaxed you are feeling, the more relaxed other people can feel around you. Suddenly everything starts working in your favour and your calmness helps you to feel more comfy in turn.

2. Visualisation

You’ll be able to make social occasions go a lot more smoothly if you rehearse them in advance. Your fear of social events usually because you are focussing on how things can go badly wrong before they’ve even happened. A good way to overcome this is to find somewhere that you can relax quietly with your eyes closed. Spend that time slowly imagining, in as much detail as possible, social things going exactly the way you’d like them to. By doing this, you considerably increase your chances of having things work out in real life.

3. Boost Your Self Esteem

An absence of self worth is one of the main reasons that individuals are terrified of social contact. It’s as if they’re frightened of being judged by other people, and thought to be ‘faulty’ or ‘broken’ or lacking in some way. Of course, in the cold light of day it may make no sense but this can still get a hold of people, sometimes even the most outwardly confident of people.

If panic atttacks and fear of social events may be considered a symptom of low self-worth, it therefore is smart to boost your self esteem as much as possible. To get to grips with this, spend time meeting and overcoming challenges. They don’t need to be major – taking a class, learning a new ability, or perhaps attending a few formal social occasions will often be enough to try to make an impact. As your self worth grows, so can your ability to mix freely with other individuals,.

4. Look Outside of Yourself

Paradoxically, our self worth is at its highest when we stop thinking about ourselves altogether. Turn your attention outwards. Social anxiety is the often caused by thinking too much on yourself and your concerns. This leads to an acute  level of self consciousness. By turning your attention outwards and focussing on other individuals, you begin to feel more at ease with yourself. D

Start to develop a healthy curiosity about what other people are doing. Ask them questions about what theya re doing. Get interested in other people. Dare to connect. You will soon get good at learning to listening. This takes a ton of pressure off of you, and you’ll swiftly gain a reputation as being fascinating and desirable company!

With practice, things like panic attacks and social phobia anxiety can be overcome. The social things will start to more easily fit into your life. It’s all about being in control and believing in yourself.

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