Social anxiety disorders significantly reduce a person's quality of life. People suffering from social anxiety miss out on many of the benefits that health can bring. Opportunities are very limited, because a person suffering from social anxiety is unable to take advantage of any opportunity that may require contact with people - and many opportunities in life require some form of communication.
Visualization has been proven to be a very effective tool for dealing with social anxiety. Visualization is used to treat many ailments, and it is even used to control pain. Visualization can work in two ways: You can imagine yourself falling somewhere, doing something when you are in a social situation that is causing you anxiety, or you can imagine how a social event or event will play before it happens to fix your mind.
The first type of visual acuity, in which you imagine yourself in a different place from the one you are currently in, is often used to manage pain, or to calm down during stressful or stressful situations. The second way of visualizing, in which you visualize how a situation or event will be played, is the best way to look at treating social anxiety disorders.
Using the second view, the concept is simple. The theory is that when you visualize a situation or event positively, over and over again, before an event takes place, you are not only mentally ready to deal with it, but it has been proven that when you think positively. And visualize positively, you will get good results.
The second method prepares you for the event, but the first method is used during the event, in case you feel completely overwhelmed by the ongoing social situation around you. You just get yourself out of this situation - mentally. People suffering from social anxiety often use this method, but it should be considered a support system, in case the first method fails to work if you are in this situation.
Visualization can be done with or without the help of visual tapes. There are tapes that can be purchased, but in the event of public concern, it is best to make your own tapes, as each tape will need to be in line with a specific community situation or future event.
Visualization begins with a deep breathing exercise. Then, you close your eyes and begin to visualize the event. It is important to visualize the event in its entirety, starting from where you go to the event. Make sure you use all five senses to make it as realistic as possible in your mind. Being able to feel the clothes you are wearing, the smell that will be around you, the taste of the food that will be served, and the sound of people talking or playing music. No matter what the social situation will be, think about it as clearly and truthfully as possible.
Don't let negative images come to your mind. In your view, you have to manage the social situation very well. There is no fear. No one is staring at you or judging you. You say all the right things at the right time, and everything goes very well. Keep it positive!
Visualize effective social events as often as possible before the event, and be sure to visualize them before and during the event. Also, set up your backup view - the first viewing method. You will need to use the first visual aid, where you can mentally remove yourself from a stressful situation, over and over again, until you can visualize yourself somewhere you think is safe and stress-free, without resorting to visual aids.
If both methods fail, first realize that it may take some practice until you stop. Then, just imagine that the event is about to end, and imagine yourself coming home, where it is safe and comfortable. Imagine you are kicking your shoes and preparing an ice cream cone. The event will end soon, so you can rehearse for the next event.
The important thing is not to stop trying. It will bring you down to the end, and imagination will begin to work for you, allowing you to do the things you never dreamed possible!
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