Mental Illness Happy Hour

Social Anxiety - Dr Ellen Hendriksen

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Jun 15, 2018
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Ellen Hendriksen
Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, a Harvard Medical School psychologist and author of 'How To Be Yourself', shares her insights on social anxiety and personal battles with it. She discusses the prevalence of social anxiety, its emotional toll, and practical coping strategies. The conversation dives into the power of vulnerability in forming genuine connections and emphasizes the importance of empathy and self-compassion. Dr. Hendriksen also offers neuroscience perspectives on anxiety, reinforcing that overcoming these challenges is possible through practice and understanding.
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INSIGHT

What Social Anxiety Really Is

  • Social anxiety is the perception that you have a fatal flaw which will be discovered and lead to rejection.
  • It commonly appears as concerns about appearance, anxiety symptoms, social skills, or character.
ADVICE

Use A Role To Reduce Social Panic

  • Give yourself structure or a role in social situations to bypass initial anxiety and perform better.
  • Use small assignments like talking to three people or helping in the kitchen to make interactions manageable.
ANECDOTE

100 Days Of Rejection Example

  • Jia Jiang did 100 Days of Rejection to desensitize himself and learn that polite behavior wins even when requests are odd.
  • When he asked for a 'burger refill' calmly, the server responded respectfully and his rejection goal succeeded.
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