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May 15, 2011

Humor hotel: ‘Hot-bushon issue’: all a guy with social anxiety can say

Humor hotel: ‘Hot-bushon issue’: all a guy with social anxiety can say

A few thoughts on social anxiety. I’m not what you’d call the life of the party. In fact, more often than not, I’m not even at the party. I’m at home with my wife and my cats, puttering about the house, watching television, eating a snack, reading a book or hand-painting small figurines of 17th century French peasants.

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VC student overcomes series of tragedies to graduate with honors

Helen Soto has overcome three family deaths, including her husband, and depression to become an honor graduate at Victoria College.

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Japan: Denial of Hikikomori Could Hinder Relief Efforts

Dr Ballas works as an adult and child psychiatrist in Philadelphia. He has served as a medical adviser and writer of pro-social, pro-health, and educational video games for children and adults.

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May 14, 2011

Cold Calling Anxiety

Cold calling anxiety is the fear experienced by salespeople before and during calls to clients with whom they have never spoken. Research shows that 40% of salespeople will experience intense anxiety about making cold calls at some point in their careers.

For those with social anxiety disorder (SAD), many aspects of being a salesperson can have the potential to trigger anxiety, but cold calling may be one of the most difficult. The combination of negative self-evaluations with potential negative reactions from clients is a recipe for disaster. Below are some tips to help you cope with this aspect of sales.

  1. Have an Outline

    Although you may be tempted to read directly from a script, it is better to have a general outline that you can refer to. Reading from a script detaches you from the content of what you are saying and allows your mind to wander.

    The person on the other end can also usually tell if you are reading from a script, and you may come across as less genuine.

  2. Do Your Research

    Before you pick up the phone, make sure that you know the name of the person and company that you are calling, and how to pronounce both. Study the needs of the potential customer and how you can meet them. Be clear in your own mind what your goal is before you call; this will allow you to guide the conversation more easily.

  3. Be Positive

    If you are anxious about phone calls in general, try acting as though you aren’t afraid. Sit straight as you talk, put a smile on your face, and speak as confidently as you can.

    As long as you have put in the time to properly prepare, there isn’t any reason why you can’t “fake it ’til you make it”. Eventually your confidence will grow with experience.

  4. Practice

    Practice what you are going to say, record yourself speaking, listen to the recording, and then make changes based on what you hear. If you don’t think you are objective enough, ask someone that you trust to give you feedback.

    Doing this exercise will help you to identify aspects of your communication style that may need tweaking such as how fast you speak or the volume of your voice.

  5. Take notes

    As much as possible, take notes during your conversation. This will help you to avoid slipping into negative thought patterns and focus on what the other person is saying. It will also give you a written record of what was said that you can refer to in future conversations.

If the idea of making cold calls still has you in knots, see if there isn’t a better approach that you can suggest to your supervisor. Many organizations are moving away from cold calls because they are less effective than following up with existing customers and interested leads.

Finally, if your social anxiety is severe to the point that it is hampering your performance at work, and you haven’t already been assessed for SAD, it may be time to seek professional advice.

Sources:

Verbeke W, Bagozzi RP. Sales call anxiety: Exploring what it means when fear rules a sales encounter. Journal of Marketing. 2000:64;88-101.

Women for Hire. Cold Calling 101. Accessed April 2, 2010.

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May 4, 2011

Texting and Social Anxiety Disorder

Do you own a cell phone? Do you prefer voice calls or texting?

A 2004 study published by the University of Plymouth in the UK studied the phone habits of two groups of cell phone users: those who preferred voice calls and those who preferred texting.

Results of the study showed that “texters” (people who preferred texting over voice calls) were more likely to be socially anxious and lonely. Texting helped them to express their real selves, develop new relationships, and develop closer relationships with friends and family.

For those with social anxiety disorder (SAD) texting may be both a help and a hindrance. Texting allows you to communicate in a relatively “safe” way, and may help to deepen relationships that would not otherwise develop.

At the same time, if texting is used exclusively without face-to-face communication, those with SAD may fail to develop social skills and not have a chance to practice and gain experience with social interaction.

What do you think? Is texting helpful or harmful for those with SAD?

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May 2, 2011

Social Anxiety Disorder is SAD

Social Anxiety Disorder is SAD

By Patricia Frank…. Social Anxiety Disorder or SAD is a condition that many people suffer from. It is ironic that the initials of the disorder spell sad because the disorder is just that. It is very sad because the individual does not enjoy social interaction which is an important part of life. SAD occurs in [...]

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‘The Anti-Romantic Child’ author Priscilla Gilman on having a special needs son

For much of her life, Priscilla Gilman just wanted the people around her to achieve happiness. As a kid, she took on the responsibility of cheering up her father, esteemed literary and drama critic Richard Gilman, who endured bouts of major depression in the wake of his divorce. During her days as a graduate student at Yale University, Priscilla tried to bring out the spirit in a brilliant but …

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April 26, 2011

Contraception and Social Anxiety

A survey of 1000 people in Australia in 2009 revealed that 63% of men and 52% of women admitted to not asking about contraception when in the heat of the moment during sex.

The survey conducted by RSVP online dating and pharmaceutical company Schering-Plough was the focus of an article in the Sydney Herald.

Why are so many people not practicing safe sex?

Gynaecologist Andrew Zuchsmann identified a few potential factors: shyness, alcohol use, and the belief by older women that they could not become pregnant. Zuchsmann recommends that people practice asking about contraception before the heat of the moment; otherwise it may not happen.

This is good advice for those with social anxiety disorder (SAD).

A 1983 study of 260 college students about their sexual experiences and behaviors showed that women with high social anxiety were more likely to rely on condoms for contraception; in contrast those with low social anxiety were more likely to take the pill. These were surprising findings but highlight the fact that women with social anxiety need to be able to communicate during sex.

What does all this mean?

Shyness and social anxiety can hamper safe sex. Being too embarrassed to ask a partner to use a condom during the heat of the moment could be a life-or-death decision.

If you know that talking about contraception makes you anxious, practice what you are going to say well ahead of time. This is especially important for those who rely on alcohol as a crutch, as there will be impairment both in terms of social anxiety and inebriation.

This post is part of the About.com Health Channel’s blog carnival on contraception topics, hosted by Contraception Guide Dawn Stacey. This carnival is a great opportunity to learn more about contraception and how it can affect your overall health.

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April 25, 2011

Artist draws social anxiety to perfection

Artist draws social anxiety to perfection

Twin Cities cartoonist Lars Martinson draws awkward interaction better than just about anyone.

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Rewriting the script on mental illness

Kagel, Seal and Roback turn their attention to chess at the university campus. Roback is president of SFU’s chess club.

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By The Numbers: King Felix has brightest career ahead among young pitchers

Many apologies to Adam Wainwright. A year ago, when we examined which pitchers have the best careers ahead of them, Wainwright inadvertently was left off the list.

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April 20, 2011

Anxiety And Medication

Our society today can often be very overwhelming and it is important to make your anxiety is in check as well as any other issues that you may have going on at the time. Anxiety is felt by everyone at some time in their life, like when giving a speech or going on a job interview.

For people with severe anxiety, it is much worse and is felt on a constant basis. People with anxiety issues often experience some or all of the following symptoms: extreme fear, abnormal phobias, heart palpitations, panic attacks, shyness and obsessive behaviors. Therapy, medication, and relaxation exercises can all provide relief of anxiety symptoms and when used together the results are even better.

Therapy is usually the first step used in relieving anxiety issues. A therapist can help you to discover the underlying causes of your anxiety and can suggest the best ways to help you get through it. Some techniques that are used to help relieve a person’s anxiety often include cognitive or behavioral therapy. Cognitive therapy is when you are taught to use different ways of thinking when you are in a situation that may cause anxiety.

By reprogramming your thought processes you can decrease your anxiety at the time, by telling yourself more positive things when anxiety is felt. Behavioral therapy is when you are constantly confronted with the anxiety filled situation until your start to feel more comfortable. Taken in baby steps the therapist will talk you through the process as they slowly get you to come to terms with the situations that cause you anxiety, and it goes away.

Medications are also very commonly used to decrease a person’s anxiety. Under the supervision of your therapist a medication may be prescribed that can help elevate anxiety temporarily. Some of the medications include: SSRI’s like Lexapro, Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, or Luvox, MOAIs like Parnate or Nordil, and TCAs like Tofranil, Adapin, Vivactil, Anafranil, Surmotil, Elavil, Sinequan, Endep, Norpramin or Ludiomil. If you do choose to use medication to treat your anxiety, it is best to do so under the strict supervision of your physician because many of these medications have side effects and all have to be prescribed.

Relaxation exercises can also help to elevate anxiety. Panic attacks caused by heightened anxiety can be calmed by deep breathing exercises. Mediation has been known to relieve anxiety symptoms before a situation that might trigger it, by having a relaxing effect on the person. Yoga and other exercise programs have also been shown to relieve anxiety somewhat. Since the endorphins released during the exercise can have a calming effect on the person, anxiety is often reduced.

Many people suffer every day from anxiety problems or panic attacks that can stop them from leading a normal life. If you feel that you have a problem with anxiety or panic attacks therapy, medication, or relaxation exercises can prove to be very effective in treating your problem. The symptoms of anxiety can constantly rule a person’s life and if they become serious it is very important to seek out professional help for your mental health.

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April 19, 2011

Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation is a severe reaction of the central system in our body which is the heart when there is abnormality in the supply of oxygen in the blood vessels which normal intake is supposed to be 5-8 litters of oxygen of a person weighing 70 kg. One of the negative effects when hyperventilation occurs is short of breath, dizziness causing you to feel light-headedness. This is the adverse reaction when there is low flow of carbon dioxide that passes in your vein that will cause you to suffocate. The effect is that you will feel them through your muscles hence causing muscle spam, a tingling sensation in the hands going to your fingertips, on the mouth and down your feet.

There are many reasons why a person develops hyperventilation. Some of the main causes is excess intake of medicines when your head aches and stimulants as well as illnesses in the pulmonary tracks which could possibly lead to asthma, COPD and embolism that could cause blot clotting. The abnormalities in the central system could affect the vital organs in your body especially your lungs leading to sepsis.

Serious conditions like heart illness are some factors that could lead to hyperventilation. This is a state when the heart cannot give enough supply of oxygen in the usual speed which can cause blood congestion while passing through the veins thus causing a heart attack.

Too much pain in your body or severe body pain often affects you both mentally and physically. This often leads to hyperventilation. You will also hyperventilate when you have physical illnesses like Diabetes especially if it is not properly treated which could lead to ketoacidosis, a condition when your diabetes is already chronic often leading to panic attack.

A certain physiological condition like metabolic acidosis will also lead to hyperventilation when there is an abnormality in the body wherein your system produces excess amount of acid. This could mean that there is something wrong with your kidney making it incapable of removing enough amount of acid from your body. When this happens, your heart will tend to cover up for this malfunction causing you to hyperventilate and cause chest pains, you will tend to deliver a dragging speech when you speak accompanied by nervous laughter.

Hyperventilation could even lead to fainting most specifically when it is associated with Valsalva manoeuvre. This effect is unexpected by the receiver’s lack of ventilation. Hyperventilation itself will tend to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that is concentrated on the blood well below the expected normal level of carbon dioxide that is being produced by your body hence alleviating more alkaline in your blood’s pH esteem. As per theory, the pH esteem increases sensitivity of myofibrillar calcium. This deficiency is called hypocapnia. The rise of pH value is medically termed as respiratory alkalosis. This could lead to a malfunction in the nervous system as well.

Some of the causes when you hyperventilate are due to several physical illnesses like complications in the lungs, head injuries, apneustic respirations, ataxic respiration, Cheyne-Stokes respirations and some of your excessive daily encounters in your daily chores. But you don’t have to cause more worries because all of the abovementioned illnesses can eventually be cured if given immediate attention. Summing it up, if you have hypoxia, more oxygen is therefore recommended. If your hyperventilation is caused by an anxiety disorder, anti-anxiety medications like benzodiazepines can be an alternative. It is therefore recommended that proper consultation to the doctor must be considered.

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