We have looked at what social anxiety is and why the repeated exposure method may not work – so what does work? This article lists some strategies which I personally use. My social anxiety never goes away but it can sometimes be managed and even reduced.
Tell others
The first and perhaps most important strategy is to communicate with people and tell them about your social anxiety. You cannot assume that someone will know you feel anxious. I have given some tips about how to tell others about your social anxiety in another blog post. Sometimes, for me, the simple act of having told someone that I feel anxious makes me feel less anxious.
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