How To Get Rid Of Anxiety/Social Anxiety with no meds??

Question

I play hockey 24/7

Answer 1

I agree with whoever said desensitization. I had crippling social anxiety for many years. I changed schools many times. I realised I was not always anxious, around adults for example. You need to force yourself. There is not other way. You might want to do this around a change of scene. You need to force yourself to talk to whoever you want to whenever you want, without thinking. Don't be afraid of being perceived as too forward, and don't be afraid that it might seem like you like someone. People might even perceive you as arrogant - or maybe that's just me. But you must be willing to pay that price.

Answer 2

Social anxiety can cause these feelings, which can also lead to severe depression,
http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/ds...

if not you could be suffering from Generalized Anxiety
Disorder..http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/general_anx...

There is hope; I've been there, and still am there, it is a long, hard struggle. I recommend
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cognitive_b... worked best for me, with mild anti-anxiety meds. I suffered from social anxiety for over 15 years. I've tried individual therapy, and group therapy and studied psychology for 10 years, as a profession, but also with the hope to cure myself.

Depending on your comfort level, you could go to a psychologist that practices CBT and specializes in anxiety disorders, seek a group therapy, or create one. Usually those that do attend the group therapy are a bit more high functioning because as you know, it can be difficult to speak in a group.

Another idea is to see if there are any local research studies being conducted that you could participate in.

The program that finally worked the best for me is this one: http://www.socialanxiety.us/findinghelp.... and I was lucky enough to have a structured behavioral group to go along with it. Sometimes the people that actually attend this program come back home and form groups.

Any questions, let me know ... I can't tell you how much this has improved my life!

Answer 3

yes, exercise IS good, but the anxiety will probably return after the endorphins wear off. Figure out what it is that's making you anxious (looks like at least one cause is being w/people) and 1) learn some relaxation techniques. Deep breathing is best, but again, wears off once your thoughts return, so try deeper forms of relaxation, then 2) gradually face your fear (crowds) in smaller numbers, gradually increasing with time.

If THIS doesn't work, try a short therapy course with someone who does Cognitive-Behavioral therapy. THIS WORKS! It teaches you how to "re-think" your response to fearful situations and you learn exercises, which, if you practice them, will drastically reduce anxiety or often eliminate it completely.

Try the site below for more information. Good luck!

Answer 4

Use a techinque called desensitization. Which is gradually putting urself in difficult social situations where u would feel afraid or anxious, u will need time, support and the well
good luck

Answer 5

Cut out caffeine, cut out sugar and exercise. I know people hate to exercise but it really DOES work.

Answer 6

exsesize like walking or biking some one in the news paper did that.