How can I help myself get over social anxiety surronding small groups?
Anonymous
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Jan 17, 2017
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Maybe the best way to help dissolve this social anxiety is to be with people that you are comfortable in being with (even if it is only one person) and then maybe slowly introduce more people into this group, even if its one person every few months, maybe then you will then start to feel more comfortable around people in groups.
I hope that helps
Anonymous
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May 9, 2017
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Work with a therapist, practice deep breathing every day. Write down situations that cause you anxiety, in order of severity. Then you perform the easiest behavior, and keep moving up the list.
Anonymous
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Mar 27, 2018
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You can help yourself get over social anxiety surrounding small groups by taking small steps in overcoming it as well as if you feel like it's too much taking a step back taking a breathe can help too.
Anonymous
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Aug 7, 2018
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Through learning what exactly triggers your anxiety and discovering new coping methods. Being honest with these small groups about your anxiety can also help.
Ky23
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Sep 3, 2018
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I'm the same way! I think the best advice would be to get more exposure and push yourself to do the thing that scares you (interacting with bigger groups) because that's how you expand and grow. If you find that you like it -- great! You've gained some new friends and more opportunity for social outings. If you find that you don't like it -- that's perfectly okay too! Some of us aren't as extroverted and prefer solitary activities or one-on-one hang sessions.
I've found that by linking up and becoming friends with at least one person whose more outgoing and socially extroverted that it's opened up so many more opportunities to go out and enjoy my time with others.
You could also try setting small goals throughout the night like telling a story to the group or being the first to bring up a topic or making a point to sit down with one stranger who you wanted to get to know better.
Anonymous
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Feb 22, 2021
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I always find that starting point is what’s hard. Your mind goes through: What will I say? What will they think of me? Are they judging my appearance, clothes, hair? What if I say or do the wrong thing?
I always found that the social anxiety focused on the fear of failure. Fear of failing to present myself well, to make a good impression, fear of rejection. It helped to bring someone absolutely comfortable in the situation, and that I knew and trusted well. My friend could help do introductions, break the ice, keep conversation going, and provide a person to lean on in the situation so it’s not as stressful.
Having this intermediary really helps in these situations, and the more I experienced them the less anxiety I had.
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