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Shyness and Social Anxiety
A Self Help Guide
Note: this is not just a leaflet but a self help guide written by clinical psychologists
with examples and exercises. It will print onto 11 sheets of A4 paper.
"I dread going to places where I may have to talk to people. Before I set off I just think I'm going to
do or say something stupid, and that people will think I'm an idiot. No one else seems to be like
this and I really feel there is something wrong with me. The only way I can face people is if my
girlfriend is with me, it's not fair, she is full of confidence."
"If I have to talk in a meeting I just can't cope. My legs go wobbly, I flush up and I feel quite sick. I
feel everyone is watching me closely. I know it is silly and other people don't seem to have the
same difficulty. I keep thinking afterwards that they must feel I'm not really up to the job."
These are the thoughts of two people who have a problem with shyness and social anxiety. This is
a mon problem though people may not often talk about it. This guide aims to help
you to:
recognise whether you may have a problems with shyness or social anxiety;
understand what is it, what can cause it, and what can help keep it going;
look at ways you can help yourself to e shyness or social anxiety.
Shyness and social anxiety mon problems that effect both men and women. Most of us
feel shy or anxious in social situations at some point in our lives. However, this can be a much
more serious problem for some people who find that their lives are made very difficult by their
problem.
Do I suffer from social anxiety?
In order to check whether you may be suffering from social anxiety place a tick next to those
symptoms you experience regularly.
You feel a strong feeling of fear in social situations that won't go away.
You think you may act in a way that will be embarrassing in front of others
What happens to your body
When you go into a situation with