How to Clear Social Anxiety with RRT

Have you been feeling avoidant of social situations, staying at home instead of going out, or going over and over what you just said to someone? Social anxiety is an experience shared by SO many people. Although it looks very different from one person to the next, it is marked by a continuous and heightened fear of being judged or embarrassed by others. 

Social anxiety can surface in various situations, including meeting new people, dating, public speaking, attending job interviews, answering the phone, leaving the house, or even participating in class discussions. The distress associated with social anxiety can be so overpowering that it can surpass your ability to manage it effectively.

Before social interactions, you may have endured weeks of anticipatory anxiety and worry. Consequently, you might have begun avoiding specific situations that trigger your anxiety. When social anxiety starts to impact your quality of life significantly, seeking professional assistance becomes necessary.

It’s crucial to keep in mind that social anxiety is not biologically ingrained; rather, it is induced by cultural and environmental factors.

Since infancy, we are taught to be concerned with how we are viewed by others like parents, teachers, friends, family members, and even our childhood favourite “Santa Claus”. If our parents don’t approve of us, the brain of a toddler is built to see it as “death”.  This misread of data can create a lifelong difficulty with social situations thta stem from the subconscious survival mind.