If you suffer from social anxiety disorder, simple everyday activities, such as going to the shops or standing on a crowded bus, can seem daunting. Worrying about what other people think of you and if something bad will happen blights the lives of millions every day. Thankfully, I learned to overcome my anxie more ...

[Photo courtesy of Ernst Moeksis] Ever heard the saying 'healthy body, healthy mind'? When it comes to anxiety treatment this saying has never been truer. Studies have shown that regular exercise can brighten your mood, reduce anxious thoughts and decrease the physical symptoms. Along with medication and psyc more ...

Along with food and water, giving your body a supply of air is essential for maintaining your heath and well being. If you're not breathing properly then this can cause imbalances in your blood and affect the way your body behaves. Poor breathing can cause dizziness, shortness of breath and shaking, which are more ...

In a previous post I discussed how to respond to criticism objectively, and in a realistic manner so it wont upset you. This time I'm going to focus on the flip side of the coin, and discuss why compliments should be accepted graciously as a gift, rather than shrunk away from if you're socially anxious. The p more ...

(Photo courtesy of Steven Fernandez) The painful memories of feeling victimised, humiliated and isolated as a result of being bullied can hurt for a very long time. Whilst being bullied can have a massive influence on the way you viewed yourself as a child, that doesn't mean it has to be the way you think abo more ...

[photo courtesy of aurevoirkatie] Being asked to do favours and to help people out is just a part of everyday life. Whilst being able to decline requests if they're too inconvenient isn't a problem for most, if you're socially anxious then being able to say 'No' is fraught with hazards. The trick is knowing h more ...

[Image courtesy of andy_c] If you suffer from shyness then you might daydream about swaggering into a party and captivating an audience with your witty anecdotes and smooth one liners. Whilst being confident and attracting attention has its advantages, you shouldn't discount the qualities of being someone who more ...

[Photo courtesy of Ingorrr] One of the (many) problems with social anxiety disorder is that it can affect your motivation to get out there and do things. The fear of negative evaluation by others might mean you prefer the safety of your bed, rather than face (usually misinterpreted) stares of disapproval. How more ...