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Do you feel shy and self-conscious in social situations?
Are you plagued with self-doubts about how you come across to others?
Do you feel physically sick with worry about certain situations that involve interacting with others?
Do you make excuses or even lie to avoid the social situations you dread?
Do you make important decisions based on whether you'll have to participate in groups or speak in front of others?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're not alone. Millions of people experience social anxiety or painful shyness to such a degree that it disrupts their daily lives. In fact, as many as one out of every eight Americans will at some point suffer from what's called social anxiety disorder, or social phobia.
Social anxiety disorder is a real problem. But fortunately, it's also one that can be overcome.
Barbara and Gregory Markway, psychologists and experts in the field, coach you every step of the way in this friendly, easy-to-read, and inspiring book. You'll learn how social anxiety disorder develops, how it affects all aspects of your life, and, most important, how to chart your course to recovery.
Author Notes
Barbara G. Markway, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and coauthor of Dying of Embarrassment. She has appeared on Good Morning America as well as numerous national radio programs, and has been featured in newspapers and national magazines. Gregory P. Markway, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist. He has worked in the Behavioral Medicine Department at the Washington University Medical Center and was on the clinical faculty at the Washington University School of Medicine.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments | p. xi |
Introduction: Courage and Hope for the Journey | p. 1 |
Part 1. Spotlight on Social Anxiety | |
1. When the World's a Stage ... and You Have Stage Fright | p. 11 |
2. What Causes Social Anxiety ... and Why Won't It Just Go Away | p. 29 |
Part 2. Methods for Mastering Social Anxiety: A Comprehensive Approach | |
3. Practice Acceptance | p. 55 |
4. Commit to Change (A Little at a Time) | p. 74 |
5. Treat Your Body Well | p. 90 |
6. Think It Through | p. 106 |
7. Focus on the Task at Hand | p. 124 |
8. Face Your Fears | p. 146 |
9. Use Medication Wisely | p. 174 |
10. Nurture Your Spiritual Self | p. 194 |
11. Help Your Child Overcome Social Anxiety | p. 214 |
Epilogue: Reclaiming Your Life | p. 239 |
Appendixes | |
Appendix A Recognizing and Coping with Coexisting Problems | p. 243 |
Appendix B Encouraging Those with Social Anxiety: Tips for Family Members, Teachers, and Others Who Care | p. 255 |
Appendix C Managing Social Anxiety Related to Medical Conditions | p. 260 |
Appendix D Seeking Additional Help and Information: Resources, Recommended Reading, Web Sites, and More | p. 262 |
Index | p. 271 |