Hypnotherapy in Dovercourt, Harwich
What is Social Phobia?
Also known as Social Anxiety and by some as shyness but, if it is shyness it is extreme. A person suffering from social phobia may feel uncomfortable and anxious about waiting in a queue. The feeling that they are being watched by others which, they know is not true, makes them selfconscious. However, the feeling persists and will increase. They fear that someone in the queue will talk to them and the anxiety increases as the queue shortens because they will soon be confronted by the person that is dealing with the queries, the cashier in the bank or in the shop. When they get to the head of the queue, 'Oh no, I am holding everybody up! What must they be thinking about me?'
Social Phobia is seen in many situations. The person who fears going into work because he/she will have to interact with people, doesn't say good morning just in case they are asked how their evening or weekend was.
It may stop people from making a phone call because they may have to talk to a stranger. It makes people anxious about walking in the street.
The person who is desperately lonely but will not participate because they feel that they would not be wanted AND, often at the same time, because they would become the focus of the attention AND that the others are not really their type of people.
The point is that the sufferer will find an excuse not to socialise and it can be devastating.
Solutions are available
Any situation that causes anxiety CAN be dealt with, Social Phobia is no different. Make an appointment to discuss the solution; call or email