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  Shonagh Paterson
Stroma, Farr,
Inverness

Registered Hypnotherapist
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Fears and phobias - Social phobia
- Signs and symptoms of social phobia


What are the main signs and symptoms of social phobia or social anxiety disorder?

People suffering from social phobia or social anxiety disorder can have physical symptoms as well as emotional symptoms.

If I have to give a presentation at work I freak out. I feel so embarrassed and am terrified that everyone is silently criticising me. My legs feel like jelly, my face goes bright red, my voice quivers and I feel a sick, churning feeling in my stomach. I’m sure that everyone is scrutinising me and thinking what a complete loser I am. Sometimes my mind goes a complete blank…....


Does that sound familiar? It will if you have severe social anxiety.

  


Social phobia
(social anxiety disorder)

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Emotional signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

If any of the following emotional signs and symptoms are familiar to you, you may well suffer from social phobia or social anxiety disorder:
Emotional signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Do you feel intimidated and negatively judged by other people?
Emotional signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Do you feel extremely self-conscious and utterly overwhelmed by nerves when you meet new people?
Emotional signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Are you horrified when someone makes eye contact with you in a social situation?
Emotional signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Would you rather die than have to make small talk with a stranger? Or perhaps you tend avoid social situations like the plague and make up the most awful excuses to avoid social events?
Emotional signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Do extreme fear and embarrassment persistently prevent you from making a speech, giving a talk or performing in front of other people?
 


Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Do you have some of the physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety (social phobia)? These can include:
Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Fainting, or feeling dizzy
Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Nausea
Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Shaking
Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Tingling or numbness in toes and fingers

Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Butterflies / churning in stomach

Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Blushing
Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Sweating
Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Palpitations in the throat
Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Heart palpitations
Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Muscle tension

Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Noticeable increase in heartbeat or blood pressure
Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Dry mouth
Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Being unable to speak
Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Stammering

Physical signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder or social phobia

Being frozen to the spot

Seeking an effective treatment for your social anxiety will be one of the best decision you'll ever make because at last you'll be free to live your life again.

Hypnosis is so powerful, because it deals with your mind..... And it's your mind that's responsible for your thoughts, your habits, your attitudes and your beliefs. Change your mind and you can do just about anything.

Hypnotherapy to overcome your social phobia

If your social anxiety is destroying your life, don’t suffer in silence. You can start the process of dealing with your social phobia and leading a normal life. Please contact me to find out more about how hypnotherapy can help you overcome your social anxiety. ......And remember that your first hypnotherapy session comes with a guarantee. So you've got nothing to lose!

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Shonagh Paterson (registered hypnotherapist) Stroma, Farr, Inverness, IV2 6XG
Hypnotherapist for Inverness and the Highlands and Islands

 
Experienced, fully qualified hypnotherapist specialising in stress management, self confidence issues, smoking cessation and the rapid and effective treatment of fears, anxiety, phobias and panic attacks. Also treatment of many other problems using hypnotherapy (clinical hypnosis) and other therapeutic methods.
Contact me to find out more about hypnotherapy and hypnosis in Inverness and the Highland region.