Do You Have Severe Social Anxiety?

Do you have severe social anxiety? Yeah, so did I, or so I thought. Social anxiety is an extreme fear of social situations.

I started researching social anxiety many years ago online. This was after I went to several doctors, was on many, many different medications, and nothing seemed to work.

Every article, website, and blog I read, the message was the same. Medication and cognitive therapy are the best ways to overcome social anxiety.

After every article I read, I would always say, “Yeah, but I have severe social anxiety.” I always thought my situation was worse, and I that’s what I always told myself.

Do You Have Severe Social Anxiety?

So, tell me how bad your social anxiety is. Do you have severe social anxiety? Do you think no one understands your situation?

I had severe social anxiety, too. I “knew” no one else experienced what I did and there wasn’t a cure in the world for me.

I had such severe social anxiety that I couldn’t go out and get the mail. I couldn’t walk out to my car without severe anxiety and at times panic attacks.

I had a swing out in my backyard I couldn’t sit in. I couldn’t answer the telephone or the door. I couldn’t go to the store.

I “couldn’t” do anything because I had severe social anxiety. No one understood. My situation was totally different.

The first thing you have to do is stop believing your situation is worse. In other words, stop the negative thoughts!

Your negative thoughts are holding you back, making you believe you have severe social anxiety.

Sweden Is Not Social Anxiety Friendly!

If you suffer from social anxiety or telephonophobia and live in Sweden, your life might have just gotten more uncomfortable.

Sweden passed a law on Wednesday making it possible for officials to tap phone calls and email, making Sweden not social anxiety friendly!

Supporters argue this ensures safety against terrorist attacks, while critics argue it invades privacy.

Regardless, if you suffer from social anxiety or telephonophobia (fear of the telephone) then Sweden might be an uncomfortable place to live.

Read more on Sweden’s new law at USA Today.

Boost Your Energy!

Anxiety, stress, and depression can really drain you. We all have stress so if you add anxiety or depression it can really wipe you out! What we need is an energy boost!

How can we boost our energy without using caffeine and others that can cause us to crash once we don’t get our daily fix?

There are many natural energy boosters available that are not addicting or “bad” for you.

Boost Your Energy!

Yerba Mate, a drink made from a tree in the rainforest, is drunk daily in South America for top health, lasting energy, and mental clarity.

Taurine can raise your energy level, increase your mental alertness, it can be beneficial if you suffer from depression, and it can help treat ischemic heart disease.

B Vitamins that can boost your energy are B1, B3, B6, and B12.

Bananas are great way to boost your energy. Figs, dates and raisins are also energy boosters, along with apples, grapes, and pineapples.

Drink lots of water and if needed splash some on your face!

There are plenty of ways to boost your energy you just have to make sure you have the right stuff on hand.