How Do You Deal with Social Anxiety?
HealthyGamerGG
10 min, 5 sec
The video explains social anxiety as a learned response and provides strategies for managing it, including understanding its roots, meditative breathing, and confronting underlying fears.
Summary
- Social anxiety is described as a learned response where being observed is equated with danger.
- The speaker shares personal experiences of bullying leading to social anxiety, highlighting evolutionary aspects of the adrenaline response.
- The video outlines strategies such as acknowledging the protective intent of social anxiety, cultivating an observing self, and engaging in meditative breathing to mitigate the adrenaline response.
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and unlearning the lessons taught by social anxiety by addressing the origin of the fear.
Chapter 1
![Social anxiety is explained as a learned response, often stemming from childhood experiences like bullying.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzk1MjQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--d3e2dfca0449f58cab0ba89ed0d439447b28202f/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2470_63.jpg)
Social anxiety is explained as a learned response, often stemming from childhood experiences like bullying.
- Social anxiety is identified as a learned response, potentially with genetic predispositions.
- Personal experiences of bullying are shared to illustrate the development of social anxiety.
- The body and mind equate being observed with danger, prompting a fight-or-flight response.
![Social anxiety is explained as a learned response, often stemming from childhood experiences like bullying.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzk1MjQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--d3e2dfca0449f58cab0ba89ed0d439447b28202f/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2470_63.jpg)
Chapter 2
![The speaker discusses methods to manage social anxiety, including humor and self-deprecation as coping mechanisms.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzk1MzUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--2fd7c1f755156de568c88e36fcfbdc5d4865bd69/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2470_158.jpg)
The speaker discusses methods to manage social anxiety, including humor and self-deprecation as coping mechanisms.
- Self-deprecation and humor are used as tools to become 'invisible' and disarm bullies.
- These tactics are explained as a way to present a 'mask' rather than one's true self.
![The speaker discusses methods to manage social anxiety, including humor and self-deprecation as coping mechanisms.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzk1MzUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--2fd7c1f755156de568c88e36fcfbdc5d4865bd69/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2470_158.jpg)
Chapter 3
![Understanding the protective intent of social anxiety can empower individuals to manage their responses.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzk1NDEsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--e85cd447d3ae5c1edfc9288e414f51de075971b2/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2470_214.jpg)
Understanding the protective intent of social anxiety can empower individuals to manage their responses.
- The body's reaction to social anxiety is a survival mechanism that aims to protect the individual.
- Recognizing the protective intent can help individuals gain some control over their anxiety.
![Understanding the protective intent of social anxiety can empower individuals to manage their responses.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzk1NDEsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--e85cd447d3ae5c1edfc9288e414f51de075971b2/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2470_214.jpg)
Chapter 4
![The adrenaline response in social anxiety leads to black-and-white thinking and treating hypothetical fears as real.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzk1NDcsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--f6d57369288fd5bf4451dc0ae0ee59d0322066ec/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2470_291.jpg)
The adrenaline response in social anxiety leads to black-and-white thinking and treating hypothetical fears as real.
- Adrenaline influences the brain to make snap judgments, blurring the line between hypothetical and real threats.
- Understanding this process can help individuals recognize and manage their anxious thought patterns.
![The adrenaline response in social anxiety leads to black-and-white thinking and treating hypothetical fears as real.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzk1NDcsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--f6d57369288fd5bf4451dc0ae0ee59d0322066ec/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2470_291.jpg)
Chapter 5
![Meditative breathing techniques can help reduce the adrenaline response and break the cycle of social anxiety.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzk1NTUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--b5c237eca2efbaf22f3cfb7ab644104b24865500/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2470_424.jpg)
Meditative breathing techniques can help reduce the adrenaline response and break the cycle of social anxiety.
- Slow exhalation activates the parasympathetic nervous system, countering adrenaline's effects.
- Deep breathing with a focus on extended exhalation can be done discreetly in social situations.
![Meditative breathing techniques can help reduce the adrenaline response and break the cycle of social anxiety.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzk1NTUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--b5c237eca2efbaf22f3cfb7ab644104b24865500/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2470_424.jpg)
Chapter 6
![Identifying and confronting the root causes of social anxiety is crucial to unlearn the association between visibility and danger.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzk1NjMsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--95ad0f23872a67a16ee41ccf88696201245e3b63/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2470_553.jpg)
Identifying and confronting the root causes of social anxiety is crucial to unlearn the association between visibility and danger.
- Uncovering when and how the lesson that 'being seen equals danger' was learned is critical.
- Processing and digesting past traumas or lessons can lead to overcoming social anxiety.
![Identifying and confronting the root causes of social anxiety is crucial to unlearn the association between visibility and danger.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzk1NjMsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--95ad0f23872a67a16ee41ccf88696201245e3b63/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2470_553.jpg)
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