Research shows that there is a strong correlation between social anxiety and depression.
In fact, studies show that if you have social anxiety, you're six times more likely to develop depression, dysthymia or bipolar disorder.
The risk of developing the additional disorder(s) goes up depending on how severe your social fears are.
The most vulnerable time for developing SAD is in early childhood.
If not treated then, it greatly increases the risk of developing depression in early adulthood.
If you suffer from both social anxiety and depression you, your doctor, or your health care provider should devise a plan that addresses both issues.
Treating depression without addressing the underlying anxiety is ineffective.
In this article you will discover 3 ways to overcome social anxiety and depression.
1.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - Helps people uncover the root or long term source of their social anxiety and depression.
It basically helps to provide a meaning to your anxiety symptoms by digging up past experiences such as conflicts and problems encountered in childhood.
This type of therapy works best for those who are curious to learn more about themselves and the unconscious factors that contribute to their SAD.
The major drawback with this treatment option is its cost.
Unfortunately, many health insurance plans limit the amount of times you can visit a psychotherapist.
Unless you are able and willing to pay out of pocket you may want to look towards a less costly option.
2.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Is a form of therapy that focuses on changing the persons mind (cognitive) and gradually exposing them to anxiety provoking situations (behavioral).
Usually the client and therapist start by exploring the issues that led him/her to seek help and then target some behaviors and thought patterns to change.
That is usually combined with methods of situational exposure or systematic desensitization.
When treating depression CBT focuses on teaching social skills since the low mood of the client makes it hard for them to develop and/or maintain relationships.
3.
Self Help Methods - When a person makes a commitment to a self help method, it can work just as well as therapy.
Overcoming social anxiety your self can be a very rewarding experience, not to mention less costly and less invasive.
It also gives you the flexibility to work at your own speed and in the comfort of your home.
Whether its psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy or a self help method overcoming social anxiety and depression all depends on how bad you want to change your life.
I know it can be done because I along thousands of others have done it.
They key is to take action.
In fact, studies show that if you have social anxiety, you're six times more likely to develop depression, dysthymia or bipolar disorder.
The risk of developing the additional disorder(s) goes up depending on how severe your social fears are.
The most vulnerable time for developing SAD is in early childhood.
If not treated then, it greatly increases the risk of developing depression in early adulthood.
If you suffer from both social anxiety and depression you, your doctor, or your health care provider should devise a plan that addresses both issues.
Treating depression without addressing the underlying anxiety is ineffective.
In this article you will discover 3 ways to overcome social anxiety and depression.
1.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - Helps people uncover the root or long term source of their social anxiety and depression.
It basically helps to provide a meaning to your anxiety symptoms by digging up past experiences such as conflicts and problems encountered in childhood.
This type of therapy works best for those who are curious to learn more about themselves and the unconscious factors that contribute to their SAD.
The major drawback with this treatment option is its cost.
Unfortunately, many health insurance plans limit the amount of times you can visit a psychotherapist.
Unless you are able and willing to pay out of pocket you may want to look towards a less costly option.
2.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Is a form of therapy that focuses on changing the persons mind (cognitive) and gradually exposing them to anxiety provoking situations (behavioral).
Usually the client and therapist start by exploring the issues that led him/her to seek help and then target some behaviors and thought patterns to change.
That is usually combined with methods of situational exposure or systematic desensitization.
When treating depression CBT focuses on teaching social skills since the low mood of the client makes it hard for them to develop and/or maintain relationships.
3.
Self Help Methods - When a person makes a commitment to a self help method, it can work just as well as therapy.
Overcoming social anxiety your self can be a very rewarding experience, not to mention less costly and less invasive.
It also gives you the flexibility to work at your own speed and in the comfort of your home.
Whether its psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy or a self help method overcoming social anxiety and depression all depends on how bad you want to change your life.
I know it can be done because I along thousands of others have done it.
They key is to take action.
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