What activities should someone with social anxiety disorder avoid?
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The two main things someone with social anxiety disorders should avoid are:
- Using alcohol or illicit drugs to make social situations more bearable.
- Avoiding events that trigger your anxiety.
While both of these actions may make you feel better in the moment, neither will help you fight your anxiety long term. Remember, practicing your positive coping skills over time breeds confidence.
The two main things someone with social anxiety disorders should avoid are: Using alcohol or illicit drugs to make social situations more bearable. Avoiding events that trigger your anxiety. While both of these actions may make you feel better in... More -
Dr. Charles Sophy answered:a) Avoid or limit caffeine. Coffee, tea, caffeinated soda, energy drinks, and chocolate act as stimulants that increase anxiety symptoms.
b) Drink only in moderation. You may be tempted to drink before a party or other social situation in order to calm your nerves, but alcohol increases your risk of having an anxiety attack.
c) Quit smoking. Nicotine is a powerful stimulant. Smoking leads to higher, not lower, levels of anxiety.
d) Get adequate sleep. When you’re sleep deprived, you’re more vulnerable to anxiety. Being well rested will help you stay calm in social situations.
a) Avoid or limit caffeine. Coffee, tea, caffeinated soda, energy drinks, and chocolate act as stimulants that increase anxiety symptoms. b) Drink only in moderation. You may be tempted to drink before a party or... More
