Social anxiety disorders in Huntingdon

Social anxiety disorders: Social phobia, fear of public speaking

Huntingdon hypnotherapist Lee Joseph uses an advanced type of hypnosis called analytical hypnotherapy which is able to find the root cause of your anxiety disorder or social phobia.

A phobia is basically a uncontrollable fear. We all have fears to some extent but they do not change or interfere with our lifes. Many of us get slightly anxious before meeting new people or speaking in public, but this feeling soon takes a back seat after a few minutes as we embrace and feel confident with the situation.

However someone suffering from social phobia cannot get over this feeling of anxiety. At best they will attempt to muddle through the task ahead but at worst they will come up with any excuse so as not to go through with the situation.

Social phobia in an anxiety disorder related to the fear of social or performance situations. People who suffer from social phobia will experience high levels of anxiety whenever they are placed in these enviroments. They will be overwhelmingly concerned that they will do or say something that will be humiliating or embarrassing which in turn will make them blush, sweat, tremble and generaly look frightened.

	Speaking out when in meetings
	Being centre of attention
	Talking to groups of people
	Starting or maintaining a conversation with new people
	Eating or drinking in groups
	Dating people
	Writing or working while being observed

Social anxiety or social phobia

If you suffer from social phobia you will not want to be centre of attention, you will not feel at ease with groups of people and you will be under the impression that people are continuously judging and looking at you. Parties and social events will be particularly difficult and make you feel inferior. To get around this feeling you may consume alcohol to help boost your confidence, sometimes before you even leave home.