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Coping With Social Anxiety Disorder

Living with social anxiety disorder may affect your quality of life at times. Learning the tools for coping with it may be the first step towards wellness.
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Use mindfulness meditation to reduce social anxiety.
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Social Anxiety Disorder Thought Patterns to Avoid
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Teachers should be sensitive to the needs of kids with SAD.
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Help your preschooler with social anxiety.
Coping as a Parent of a Preschooler With Social Anxiety
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Use positive affirmations to reduce anxiety.
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Super foods may help you beat anxiety.
Healthy Eating Habits in Social Anxiety Disorder
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Learn how to become a confident public speaker.
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Social Anxiety Support Groups
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Meet potential dating partners at the gym.
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Progressive muscle relaxation can help reduce social anxiety.
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Relaxation techniques can be helpful for anxiety disorders.
Relaxation Techniques to Manage Social Anxiety Disorder
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Situations That Trigger Social Anxiety
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Positive Affirmations for Social Anxiety Disorder
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Talk with a stranger on an elevator to challenge yourself.
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Phone anxiety can be related to social anxiety disorder.
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Take care of yourself when looking after someone with SAD.
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You can overcome public speaking anxiety.
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Guided Imagery for Anxiety Relief
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Social anxiety anonymous uses a 12-step format.
Social Anxiety Anonymous/Social Phobics Anonymous
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Use deep breathing to reduce anxious thoughts.
How Do I Practice Deep Breathing for Anxiety?
Reviewed by Megan Monahan
Make first dates fun by doing an activity together.
19 First Date Ideas for People With Social Anxiety
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Survive your next office party despite social anxiety.
Tips for Coping With Office Party Anxiety
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Think of others to reduce your social anxiety.
How to Be More Thoughtful When I Have Social Anxiety
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Check the yellow pages for mental health professionals who can help with SAD.
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Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Do a cartwheel to try and embarrass yourself on purpose.
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6 Social Anxiety Forums Worth Joining
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Assertiveness does not mean stepping on other's toes.
How Can I Be More Assertive When I Have Social Anxiety?
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