Tips and Strategies to Manage Social Anxiety

Social anxiety can be quite debilitating. Finding yourself struggling to pull together your thoughts, struggling to find the right words to say, feeling quite nervous and uneasy. These and more are some of the ways you may be experiencing social anxiety. In this blog we will explore ways to navigate social anxiety in Manitoba.

Social Anxiety in Manitoba

Here are some tips for dealing with social anxiety in Manitoba:

Social Anxiety Tip #1: Take Things Nice and Easy

If you haven’t worked out physically in some time, you wouldn’t, on your first day at the gym, run for an hour on the treadmill and THEN lift heavy weights afterwards. You’d take things slow so as not to hurt yourself. Apply this same logic to your social life. If you feel out of shape socially, then take things slowly. Don’t suddenly fill your social calendar with all kinds of activities and events. Step-by-step ways to get started include:

• Start small, perhaps with a short visit at first
• Hang out with one or two close friends
• Attend a small gathering
• Take small steps towards your desired goals for your social life moving forward

Social Anxiety Tip #2: Stick with Your Own Comfort Level

Set boundaries and determine what YOU feel comfortable with. If you’re not comfortable giving or receiving hugs, don’t feel pressured by someone else. Respect your own boundaries and comfort level and take things step-by-step, day-by-day.

Tip #3: Be Kind to Yourself

Many will find it absolutely exhausting trying to relearn all the social skills they haven’t practised in some time. And that's okay. Know that you’re not the only one who is struggling with social anxiety. It's actually quite common. Just be kind and gentle with yourself.

Tip #4: Speak with Someone

If you find your anxiety isn’t dissipating after some time, you may want to speak with a counsellor. They can give you the tools to help you get out of your rut and back into a healthy and joyful life. If you’d like to speak with someone about your anxiety, please reach out to us.

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Sources

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/emotional-nourishment/202201/being-kind-yourself