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medication for social anxiety
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Medication for social anxiety: Medication vs. CBT

April 26, 2018August 6, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews 0 Comments

→ Previous: Social anxiety treatment options→ This is the last article in the seriesHere’s how I think about medications vs.

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social anxiety treatment
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Social anxiety treatment: Options

April 25, 2018August 6, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews 0 Comments

→ Previous: How can I desensitize?→ Next: Medications vs. CBTAnxiety management techniques vs. a treatment programIf you have social anxiety,

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treatment for social anxiety
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Treatment for social anxiety: Desensitization and Habituation

April 25, 2018August 8, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews 0 Comments

→ Previous: How can I reduce my fear?→ Next: Treatment optionsWhen you have social anxiety, the primitive fear center in

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social anxiety disorder treatment
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Social anxiety disorder treatment: Practice new self-talk

April 25, 2018August 8, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews 0 Comments

→ Previous: Severe vs. normal symptoms→ Next: How can I desensitize?Overcoming social anxiety boils down to three things.  1. You gotta

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severe social anxiety symptoms
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Severe social anxiety symptoms vs. normal symptoms: Can I get rid of anxiety completely?

April 25, 2018August 8, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews 0 Comments

→ Previous: Why is my body doing this?→ Next: How can I reduce my fear?Think of social anxiety on a

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symptoms of social anxiety
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Symptoms of social anxiety: Why is my body doing this?

April 25, 2018August 8, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews 0 Comments

→ Previous: Symptoms list→ Next: Severe vs. normal symptoms​Question”Why is it when I’m in a new situation my body reacts

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social anxiety symptoms
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Social anxiety symptoms

April 25, 2018August 8, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews 0 Comments

→ Previous: 9 factors→ Next: Why is my body doing this?Every individual is unique and may have different symptoms (or

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what causes social anxiety
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

What causes social anxiety?

April 25, 2018August 8, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews 0 Comments

→ Previous: Overview→ Next: 9 FactorsSocial anxiety is typically caused by a combination of predisposing factors + a life stressor.  Some

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how to overcome social anxiety
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

How to overcome social anxiety

April 25, 2018August 8, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews 0 Comments

This is a multi-part series explaining how to overcome social anxiety.→ This is the first article in the series→ Next:

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self hypnosis for stress and anxiety relief
All Anxieties Treatment & Medications 

Self hypnosis for stress and anxiety relief

June 29, 2017July 2, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews 0 Comments

What is self hypnosis for stress and anxiety relief?Self hypnosis for stress and anxiety relief is where you drift into a

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anxiety service dog
All Anxieties Treatment & Medications 

Anxiety service dog: How to find a reputable trainer

June 21, 2017September 29, 2017 Staff 0 Comments

Are you looking for an anxiety service dog? And a reputable trainer? This article will show you how to find he

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panic disorder and agoraphobia
Agoraphobia Treatment & Medications 

Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

June 12, 2017September 29, 2017 Staff

Many people with panic disorder and agoraphobia experience a great deal of relief and comfort just from knowing what’s happening.

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how-to-manage-anxiety-attacks
Panic Treatment & Medications 

How To Manage Anxiety Attacks

June 5, 2017September 29, 2017 Staff

How do you manage anxiety attacks? These steps were developed by Dr. Manuel Zane in his Six Points of Contextual Therapy For Phobia.

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what is exposure therapy?
Treatment & Medications 

What is Exposure Therapy? Hint: It Works Like a Vaccine

May 27, 2017June 13, 2017 Staff cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy

What is exposure therapy? It’s based on the Law of Habituation that says: The more you do something, the less

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Tips on Overcoming Depression
All Anxieties Treatment & Medications 

10 Tips on Overcoming Depression

May 27, 2017June 13, 2017 Staff 0 Comments

Here are ten tips on overcoming depression. Let us know which ones work best for you, or if you have

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types of panic attacks
Panic Treatment & Medications 

Types of Panic Attacks and How to Treat Them

May 26, 2017October 20, 2017 Staff agoraphobia, anxiety, medication, panic, phobia, simple phobia

There are two types of panic attacks: (1) unexpected panic attacks, and (2) expected panic attacks. These are the differences

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Generalized anxiety disorder test
Generalized Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Generalized anxiety disorder test

December 15, 2016June 4, 2017 Staff Tests

Do you have generalized anxiety disorder? Take the generalized anxiety disorder test to find out.

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agoraphobia-test
Agoraphobia Treatment & Medications 

Agoraphobia Test

December 15, 2016June 4, 2017 Staff Tests

Do you have agoraphobia? Find out with this agoraphobia test.

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public speaking anxiety test
Public Speaking Fear Treatment & Medications 

Public speaking anxiety test

December 9, 2016June 16, 2017 Staff Test

Take this public speaking anxiety test to see if you have a public speaking phobia.

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Generalized anxiety disorder test
Generalized Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Generalized anxiety disorder test (GAD)

December 7, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Test

These are the best Generalized anxiety disorder tests. They are statistically valid and/or based on the DSM-5.

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relationships and anxiety disorders
All Anxieties Relationships Treatment & Medications 

Relationships and anxiety disorders: communication tips

December 5, 2016April 12, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews

Not only does your phobia interfere with your life but it affects everyone around you.

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Coping With Panic Attacks
Panic Treatment & Medications 

11 rules for coping with panic attacks

December 5, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews

Coping with panic attacks tip: Fear doesn’t last long. Wait and give fear time to pass.

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relationships-tell-others-about-your-anxiety
All Anxieties Relationships Treatment & Medications 

Relationships: What to tell friends and family about your anxiety? [draft letter]

December 2, 2016June 4, 2017 Staff Free

What should you tell your friends and family about your anxiety? Here is a draft letter to get you started.

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Anxiety explained
Public Speaking Fear Treatment & Medications 

Anxiety symptoms explained: Recommended books and resources

December 2, 2016August 6, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews 0 Comments Ask Me Anything

See anxiety symptoms explained in this course and books. RedditQuestion Do you have a really good readings on anxiety symptoms?

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Anxiety explained
Public Speaking Fear Treatment & Medications 

webinar presenter: anxiety tips

December 2, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

Nice thing about a webinar, you can conduct a poll and get audience interaction and feedback.

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Anxiety explained
Public Speaking Fear Treatment & Medications 

Tips for presentations

December 2, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

One of the best places to hear great presentations is TED.com. You may want to check out Garr Reynolds.

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Anxiety explained
Public Speaking Fear Treatment & Medications 

Challenge your self-talk

December 2, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

The truth is, most situations aren’t as competitive or hostile as you might think.

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Anxiety explained
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

How to improve one-on-one skills?

December 2, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

In addition to books, there are training options like Coursera, EdX, Lynda.com and SpeakMeister.com.

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Anxiety explained
Public Speaking Fear Treatment & Medications 

Propranolol for anxiety

December 2, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

Propranolol and beta-blockers can be very helpful for public speaking anxiety.

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Anxiety explained
Relationships Treatment & Medications 

Relationships: listening skills

December 2, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

To show that you heard and understood what someone just said, repeat (like a parrot) exactly what the other person said.

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Anxiety explained
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Social anxiety treatment: Six exercises to increase your tolerance of scrutiny

December 2, 2016February 4, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

Prove to your brain every day that little mistakes and imperfections don’t matter.

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Anxiety explained
Public Speaking Fear Treatment & Medications 

New self-talk for stutterers: People are inspired by grit

December 2, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

We’re always deeply touched and rooting for the person who has had to overcome difficult obstacles to achieve their goals.

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Anxiety explained
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Social anxiety symptom: laughing

December 2, 2016April 25, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

Learn the fear management techniques and to apply the techniques in a safe environment.

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Anxiety explained
Public Speaking Fear Treatment & Medications 

Presentation anxiety tips

December 2, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

Do these subtle relaxation exercises as you’re waiting your turn to speak.

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Anxiety explained
Public Speaking Fear Treatment & Medications 

Stage Fright: How To Overcome It

December 1, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

Great job! You developed a passion that took your focus off the fear and you desensitized your fear with repetition.

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Anxiety explained
Public Speaking Fear Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Does improvement in public speaking cure social anxiety?

December 1, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

I have seen huge improvements with people when they practice public speaking, they become much more confident in a whole variety of social situations.

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Anxiety explained
All Anxieties Treatment & Medications 

Six thoughts that increase anxiety: Changing your self-talk

December 1, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

Here are some of the most common “thought patterns” that cause anxiety and nervousness. I’ve also included some possible counter-thoughts you can use.

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Anxiety explained
Public Speaking Fear Treatment & Medications 

Glossophobia or Fear of Public Speaking: Do Nerves Fade Over Time?

December 1, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Ask Me Anything

The law of habituation says the more you do something, the less you fear it. That works as long as you’re not scaring yourself with fearful thoughts.

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What Causes Panic Attacks
All Anxieties Treatment & Medications 

What causes panic attacks? What causes phobias?

December 1, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews public speaking phobia

(1) Stressors, (2) pre-disposing factors, (3) fearful thoughts and (4) your nervous system gets conditioned to trigger a fear response in a specific situation.

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psychologist vs psychiatrist
Treatment & Medications 

Therapist vs Psychologist vs Psychiatrist: Anxiety Help [Part 2]

November 29, 2016January 23, 2020 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Treatment

What’s the difference between a psychologist and psychiatrist? Which professional should I use?

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psychologist vs psychiatrist
Popular Blogs Treatment & Medications 

Anxiety Help: Where To Find It [Part 1]

November 28, 2016June 5, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Treatment, Websites

Here are the best websites to find help for anxiety.

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What Is the Fear of Public Speaking?
Public Speaking Fear Treatment & Medications 

What is the fear of public speaking?

November 25, 2016June 4, 2017 Staff Definition

The fear of public speaking is a type of social anxiety.

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What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Generalized Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

November 25, 2016June 4, 2017 Staff Definition

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for a period of at least six months

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Social Anxiety Test
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Best Social Anxiety Test

November 24, 2016January 8, 2020 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Tests, Websites

Take a social anxiety test. Find out whether you have social anxiety and the severity level.

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What Is Selective Mutism
Treatment & Medications 

Selective Mutism

November 23, 2016March 1, 2018 Staff Definition

A persistent failure to speak in specific social situations where speaking is expected, despite speaking in other situations.

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Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Separation Anxiety

November 23, 2016June 4, 2017 Staff Definition

Separation anxiety is excessive anxiety concerning separation from the home or from those to whom the person is attached.

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Phobias
Phobias Treatment & Medications 

Phobias

November 23, 2016August 15, 2017 Staff Definition

A phobia is a marked and persistent fear of a specific object or situation. Facing the phobic object or situation provokes an immediate anxiety response.

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panic attack
Panic Treatment & Medications 

Panic Attack | Panic Disorder

November 23, 2016June 4, 2017 Staff Definition

A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort that’s accompanied by at least four of the following symptoms.

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what-is-social-anxiety
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

What is Social Anxiety?

November 21, 2016June 13, 2017 Staff Definition

Social anxiety is a condition where you become very anxious when under scrutiny by others while performing a social task.

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Anxiety Help
Popular Blogs Treatment & Medications 

How to Overcome Anxiety: Using Gradual Exposure [Free Workbook]

November 18, 2016June 4, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews 0 Comments Free

How to overcome anxiety using gradual exposure.

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Anxiety Help
All Anxieties Treatment & Medications 

Anxiety Help: Problem Thoughts

November 18, 2016June 4, 2017 Staff 0 Comments

Mistaken beliefs that cause or maintain anxiety.

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What is agoraphobia?
Agoraphobia Treatment & Medications 

What is Agoraphobia?

November 17, 2016June 4, 2017 Staff 0 Comments Definition

Agoraphobia is an extreme fear of being in public places or open spaces from which escape may be difficult or

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Anxiety App
Technology Treatment & Medications 

Anxiety App: MoodKit

November 17, 2016September 27, 2017 Dr. Cheryl Mathews 0 Comments Apps

An app that helps you improve your mood.

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anxiety self-help books
Agoraphobia Panic Treatment & Medications 

Agoraphobia or Panic: Self-Help

November 16, 2016June 10, 2017 Staff 0 Comments Books

David Barlow and Michelle Craske are renowned experts in Agoraphobia and Panic.

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online anxiety help
Treatment & Medications 

Online Anxiety Help – From the Comfort of Your Home

November 16, 2016March 13, 2019 Staff 0 Comments Telehealth, virtual counselors

If you’re looking for online anxiety help, these are some of the best options.

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benefits of group therapy
Public Speaking Fear Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Benefits of group therapy: Social anxiety and fear of public speaking

November 14, 2016June 13, 2017 Staff 0 Comments

Why group therapy is so important for overcoming public speaking fear or social anxiety.

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anxiety self-help books
Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Social Anxiety Disorder: Self-Help

November 14, 2016June 10, 2017 Staff 0 Comments Books

People who know what they’re talking aboutRichard Heimberg, Debra Hope, and Cynthia Turk are renowned experts in Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). They developed

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anxiety self-help books
Generalized Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Self-Help

November 14, 2016June 10, 2017 Staff 0 Comments Books

Michelle Craske and David Barlow are renowned experts in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

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anxiety treatment centers
Popular Blogs Treatment & Medications 

Best Anxiety Treatment Centers

November 10, 2016August 6, 2018 Staff 0 Comments

These are reputable anxiety treatment centers in the US. They’re run by internationally renowned doctors and researchers in the field

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what does anxiety mean
Popular Blogs Treatment & Medications 

What does anxiety mean? Defining anxiety [free course]

November 2, 2016June 4, 2017 Staff 0 Comments Definition, Free

Anxiety DefinitionWhat does anxiety mean? The easiest way to think about it: Emotion happens in the body. Anxiety is a bodily

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medications-anxiety
Popular Blogs Public Speaking Fear Social Anxiety Treatment & Medications 

Social anxiety medication & public speaking anxiety medication

October 12, 2016April 14, 2018 Dr. Cheryl Mathews Free

What is the best public speaking and social anxiety medication? For public speaking, a combination of a benzo and beta blocker (e.g. Alprazolam and Propanolol).

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