Has your fear of flying stopped you going on a holiday/business trip?  Are you so terrified of coming across an insect it stops you enjoying your garden? Maybe your fear of heights or enclosed spaces even stops you from using the glass lift on the outside of your office?  There are too many phobias to mention, from the well-known ones above to the lesser known phobias, such as fear of buttons, fear of toads, fear of thunder and lightning, fear of snow (last December must have been hellish for chionophobes).

There are three main types of phobia:-

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A Social phobia is an anxiety disorder in which a person is scared of being in social situations. It can be categorized under the following conditions:

Specific social phobia refers to social anxiety occurring only in specific situations, for instance a fear of speaking in public gatherings.
Social anxiety is the experience of anxiety regarding social situations, interactions with others or being evaluated or criticized by other people

Social anxiety disorder is a diagnosis of excessive social anxiety. People with social anxiety disorders usually experience emotional distress whenever they face a public gathering. Consequently, an individual with social phobia experiences a tormenting anxiety that impacts all aspects of his/her life preventing him/her from achieving his/her career goals or fully enjoying life. Some people suffering from this phobia who even realize that their fears are irrational and they are not mentally strong enough to overcome it. They would like to be more social and confident around other people, but are too afraid to do so. Despite their conscious desires and efforts, they cannot completely overcome their fears since all phobias are situated in the unconscious mind.
People suffering from social phobias may be uncomfortable in discussing their problems with a counselor, so hypnotherapy is acknowledged as one of the best solutions since it works in the unconscious mind. Hypnotherapy for social phobias works under the supervision of a certified hypnotherapist. Ericksonian hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques have proven to be successful in treating social phobias.
Hypnosis is the technique of soothing a person into a relaxed state so that the therapist can connect to the subconscious. Once he/she is de-stressed, the therapy will initiate positive thoughts in the unconscious state of mind and end his fears. NLP techniques will relieve your fears by eliminating the thought process that causes a phobia. A Social phobia is a deeply rooted phobia which requires a combination of NLP and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy.
Ericksonian hypnosis therapy uses technique, instead of direct suggestions. These make use of discussion, stories and metaphors, to convince the unconscious to change the process of thinking.Consequently, Ericksonian hypnotherapy and NLP are the best tools to develop confidence and get rid of social anxiety resulting in a successful life ahead.

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Social phobia disorder is quite common, in fact I bet just about every one at some stage in there lives have been anxious in a performance situation. That is normal BUT, if you are somebody that simply CAN NOT,  and Will NOT participate in any social gathering this when this disorder has taken over control. Finding out which order of  symptoms needs to be treated first is a matter of reading the whole article. This will surprise you.

Does Severe Anxiety Disorder Cause Social Phobia Disorder ,Or The Other Way Around?

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If you’re a hypochondriac, press the back button now! In no particular order, these are the top ten phobias in the world with a brief description to help you decide whether you suffer from them.

1. Fear of public speaking

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What is social anxiety disorder? Well, we all have fears and we all have situations or places we would rather avoid. For instance, going for a job interview, passing a driving test, sitting an exam, being alone at night, driving in rush hour traffic, shopping in a crowded supermarket, and so on.

Most people manage to control their fears and anxiety and get on with their lives. But there are very many people who just cannot cope that way. Their fear and anxiety are so high and intense that it consumes their very existence. They are constantly fearful and on edge, and worry about everyday things in a manner that is totally inappropriate to their significance.

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Don’t be bummed if you have stage fright. Even performers have stage fright once in a while. The difference between performers and those who let their fears get the better of them is that the former can get over it. This is because they know the right steps on how to overcome stage fright.

First of all, one must review the performance skills. Stage fright is often related to performances on stage. If you’re suffering from stage fright minutes before it is your turn to go onstage, you can just review what you should do and feel more confident.

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Question by 1fandude: How can i overcome my public speaking phobia for tomorrow?
i have to do a presentation at school tomorrow, (i also have another one in another class on friday, with a group) i’m already the shyest person on the planet, & public speaking & presentations terrify me. it’s to the point where i felt petrified THREE DAYS AGO when the project was first assigned, & everyday since, i been having that same anxiety feeling every time i step foot in those classes, does anybody have any suggestions for me to get over this overwhelming phobia? it’s REALLY bad in my case !

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Phobias or the irrational fear of something can often hinder our daily lives. Starting from something as simple as the fear of heights it can go to something as bizarre as the fear of panicking itself. According to statistics, 1 out of every 23 people have some form of Phobia that sometimes manifests into panic attacks as well. To treat a Phobia sooner is to have the freedom to a live a healthy life and with different treatments and therapies available in the modern age, anyone can get rid of this. Hypnotherapy has emerged as a good option for treating a variety of Phobias and just requires a few sessions to make the Phobia-ridden person lead an anxiety-free life.

What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy relaxes the person suffering from fear, any lifestyle disease, depression or anxiety by inducing a trance-like state that brings about relaxation. Working on the subconscious mind through Hypnosis, this therapy has proven to be very effective in various cases. It is better as compared to other such therapies as it reveals deep-rooted problems that are not brought out by conversing in the conscious state. Extensive research has already been carried out on the hypnosis practices being used today that are proven by successful clinical trials, so one can definitely opt for Hypnotherapy for combating Phobias.
Why Choose Hypnotherapy For Treating Phobia?

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Question by DcLonelyBoy: Is there such a thing as “Intimacy phobia”?
So, I’m 28, almost 29, never had a serious relationship. There are a number of reasons for this, not least of which that I have Asperger’s Syndrome. Despite this, I wouldn’t call myself shy or timid. For one thing, I’m not afraid of public speaking or performances, which most people are. I’ve done plays. I sing karaoke regularly. I’ve gone skydiving. I have gone on a lot of dates, mostly through online services. The one girl I dated most seriously (a few months) once started a make-out session with me in the middle of a subway station. (True, it was night, but…) And, though I did enjoy it, I got tense and nervous, and inadvertantly came off as cold and disinterested. It ended shortly afterward. Once at karaoke night, I sang “Baby Got Back” and this girl who was at the bar with her friends, celebrating her birthday, got up and started grinding her rear end against me. When I did another song, she and two of her friends got up and leaned on me as I sang. Before I left,I stopped and wished her happy birthday. She said “Thanks for letting me dance with you. You made my party!” And hugged me. Do I ask her out, or even for her phone number? No! I start thinking “Well, she’s drunk, not really interested, plus she’s a smoker, so I wouldn’t want to…”
I’ve always thought that my problem was fear of rejection. No doubt, that’s potent, but I’ve built up some resistance, at least to the point where I can go on a date and not be too bummed out when it doesn’t work out. I still get jitters whenever I try to ask a friend out, but I’m beginning to wonder if, at a more fundamental level, I may actually have some fear of intimacy. Could I actually be afraid of that which I most desire? Could the experiences of my life, of being alone so long, have made me unable, unwilling to open up to someone, to trust someone? Is there precedent for this, a name for it, treatment? I’d appreciate any insight.

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Social Anxiety Disorder, also known simply as Social Phobia or Social Anxiety is perhaps the most commone form of anxiety disorder known.

In fact, it’s so common that it is believed to affect somewhere around 10% of the entire population in one degree or another.

What’s more, it can affect absolutely anyone – from housewife to movie star.

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