8 Kemungkinan Kamu Memiliki Kecemasan Sosial (Social Anxiety)

Summary

This video discusses the difference between social anxiety and shyness, emphasizing that while shyness is a personality trait, social anxiety is a mental health condition. It outlines eight signs of social anxiety, including excessive self-consciousness, uncontrollable anxiety, performance interference, relationship challenges, discomfort in familiar situations, overanalyzing interactions, avoiding social events, and physical symptoms like nausea or a racing heart. The video is intended for educational purposes, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own experiences and seek professional advice if needed.

Takeaways

• 😊 Social anxiety and shyness can be hard to distinguish, but they are different. Shyness is a personality trait, while social anxiety is a mental health condition.
• 😬 Social anxiety makes people overly self-conscious, always worrying about how they are perceived or judged by others.
• 😓 Unlike shyness, social anxiety can feel uncontrollable, even in simple situations like making eye contact or using public transportation.
• 😔 Social anxiety can interfere with daily performance, making people avoid contributing in meetings, speaking up in class, or participating in activities.
• 😟 Building relationships is harder for those with social anxiety, as they may feel anxious and uncomfortable even around familiar people.
• 😣 Familiarity does not reduce social anxiety. Even with close friends or family, someone with social anxiety may continue to feel stressed and uncomfortable.
• 🤔 Social anxiety often leads to overanalyzing social interactions, causing people to obsess over small details like tone of voice or facial expressions.
• 🚶 People with social anxiety tend to avoid social situations, often skipping events, avoiding public speaking, or isolating themselves in social gatherings.
• 😰 Social anxiety can cause physical symptoms like nausea, dizziness, sweating, and heart palpitations, especially in crowded settings.
• 💡 Social anxiety can be accompanied by panic attack-like symptoms, but the difference is that these physical signs appear specifically in social situations.

Q & A

What is the main difference between social anxiety and shyness?

Shyness is a personality trait, while social anxiety is a mental disorder. Shy people may feel uncomfortable in certain social situations, but social anxiety involves persistent and overwhelming fear of being judged by others in everyday situations.

Why is social anxiety more than just feeling shy in specific situations?

Unlike shyness, social anxiety is irrational and constant. It can cause anxiety in routine tasks like making eye contact or eating in public, even in non-threatening situations.

How does social anxiety affect a person’s performance at school or work?

Social anxiety can lead to avoidance behaviors, like not raising hands in class or staying silent in meetings, out of fear of being judged. This fear can hinder participation and overall performance.

Can people with social anxiety maintain close relationships?

It's difficult. While shy people can eventually overcome initial awkwardness, social anxiety causes persistent discomfort around others, even with close friends or family members.

How does familiarity with others impact social anxiety?

Familiarity doesn't alleviate social anxiety. Even when spending time with family members or close friends, the person still feels fear and stress in social interactions.

What are some common physical symptoms of social anxiety?

Common symptoms include sweaty palms, shortness of breath, dizziness, a racing heart, and trembling. These symptoms typically occur when anticipating or being in a social situation.

What role does over-analyzing play in social anxiety?

People with social anxiety often obsess over social interactions, spending time analyzing others' facial expressions, body language, or tone to determine if they are being judged.

How do people with social anxiety typically react to social events?

They may avoid or arrive late to social events, decline invitations, and stay in the background to avoid attention, preferring not to interact or participate.

Is social anxiety present in both public and private settings?

Yes, social anxiety affects both public and private settings. It can cause fear even in familiar environments like home when surrounded by family or friends.

What is a sign that social anxiety might be serious enough to seek help?

If social anxiety disrupts daily life, affects work or school performance, or leads to avoiding social situations altogether, it may be serious and require professional help.