ARP 376 Quick Look at Book How to Be Yourself

Social anxiety is not about being shy or people not wanting to be social. People with social anxiety beats up on themselves before others get a chance to do it. 

It is a condition where an excessive amount of fear is generated by the anticipation of rejection. 

Either way, it can be harmful to the spirit. In this episode, a quick look at the book How to Be Your Self by Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

If you need information about Social Anxiety Disorder, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America has a free PDF on the condition and suggestions on treatment options.

The Insight Timer app has a course by Dr. Hendriksen called Rising Above Social Anxiety. 

The Yale Medicine website has an explainer page on Social Anxiety.

Bookshop.org is a way to support independent bookstores. You purchase the book online via the website and an independent store will benefit from the purchase. 

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Show 265 - Social Anxiety Disorder aka Social Phobia

This is the podcast sharing the medical, behavioral health, meditation/relaxation and x=the unknown treatment options for those of us on the anxiety condition or disorder spectrum.

Everything is a story. If you listen to enough marketing people, the story is what makes the sale. Craft a good story and then herd them doggies down the sales funnel to rake in the dollars. 

That concept isn’t necessarily wrong but it is being seriously corrupted by the venal passions of the money obsessed.

Everything is a story. The story can help, hurt, heal or bring a sense of adventure. Sometimes all of it. And more. No amount of money can be more valuable than a story that heals and provides paths to understanding.

Which is why in this episode, a look at social anxiety disorder also known as social phobia. Through the fictional lens of Mr. Arthur "Boo" Radley.

Resources Mentioned: 

From the National Institute of Mental Health, page and brochure to download Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness.

On the National Social Anxiety Center page there is a quiz that you can take to determine your level of social anxiety. On that site, there are also self-help videos about aspects of the condition.

Succeed Socially seems to be folks with mild to middling social anxiety. There is a lot of good information on the site but it might be more geared to develop skills not acquired in the past. 

However, there is also a specific page about social anxiety/phobia with the clinical definition and treatment options. 

The Social Skills Guidebook: Manage Shyness, Improve Your Conversations, and Make Friends, Without Giving Up Who You Are by Chris MacCleod, MSW. 

Perhaps this is good for folks  Chis is generous, he/she/they do let you know that almost everything in the book is on the main website. However, if you find value in the information, chuck a tenner into the e-book coffer.

The Andrew Kukes Foundation for Social Anxiety has a YouTube channel that contains interviews with people dealing with the condition and professionals offering tips and advice. 

ADAA.org has a seven-page brochure on Social Anxiety Disorder.

 

Anxiety Canada has nine-page toolkit on Self Help Strategies for Social Anxiety. 

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 201 Social Anxiety Disorder AKA Social Phobia

In this episode, a look at a disorder that is commonly mistaken for shyness. It isn't about shyness or being bashful. Social Anxiety Disorder (aka Social Phobia) affects a lot of people.According to the Andrew Kukes Foundation, that is 1 in 8 people or 15 million people. 

Social Phobia is an irrational believe that a person is being observed and judged. The belief is so strong there are physical symptoms and the disorder has the ability to disrupt and impact the quality of a person's life. So let's take a look at the disorder and look at resources that can help folks deal with it.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

The National Institute of Mental Health has a fact sheet on Social Anxiety Disorder AKA Social Phobias. 

The Social Anxiety Association has an information page with definitions and treatment options. 

Anxiety and Depression Association has a page or two on Social Anxiety Disorder. 

Andrew Kukes Foundation for Social Anxiety (AKFSA) YouTube Channel has videos from therapists, former clients, and other people associated with the condition.

VerywellMind's page The 9 Best Books to Help With Social Anxiety Disorder of 2020

National Social Anxiety Center questionnaire called the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale to find out if you have social anxiety. You also can check out their blog about issues relating to social anxiety.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episode 028 Social Anxiety Disorder and Relax and Sleep Well

It is a pickle; there are so many types of anxiety disorders so I'm am going to try to spotlight as many as I can.

These will be focused episodes specifically for folks that might just be interested in their disorder or a family member trying to get up to speed about a loved ones condition.


You can also download the current episode to your mobile or media device.

Resources Mentions:

National Institute of Mental Health page on Social Phobia http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/social-phobia-social-anxiety-disorder/index.shtml

Brochure on Social Anxiety Disorder/Social Phobia http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/social-phobia-social-anxiety-disorder-always-embarrassed/social-phobia-trifold_107450.pdf

Anxiety and Depression Association page on Social Anxiety Disorder http://www.adaa.org/social-anxiety-disorder

HelpGuide.org page on social phobias http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/social-anxiety-disorder-and-social-phobia.htm

Hypnotist Glenn Harrold's  YouTube Channel where you can sample some of his healing recordings. https://www.youtube.com/user/doctorofthemind

Android version of Relax and Sleep Well App

iOS version of Relax and Sleep Well App

Disclaimer:

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Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Thinking About Lev's Social Anxiety Poem

Lev is a cartoonist and animator of the series Tales of Mere Existence. It is the story of how his character or avatar moves though the world. Sometimes yea, a lot of times ugg.

This is a recent episode where he talks about having some place to go and then talking himself out of it.

I've done this a couple of times so it resonates with me. There was this opportunity to go to a swanky club, no charge and I would have seen neat stuff. I was all for it.

Then I started to find excuses not to go...

• Can I get there and back safely? 
• Am I too old?
• Do I have anything to wear to a 2015 night club (it wasn't a club event, it was just being held in one during the early evening hours).
• What if I'm the squarest, nerdiest person in the room? 
• Will I be blocked at the door for not match the presumed demographic?
• How much for drinks!?!

I talked myself out of a sure thing and yeah it was on a Friday night.

So yeah, I really responded to this poem. And we will see if I learned anything from it cuz I have a sure thing to attend in a few days.