Social Anxiety Treatment Center
Everyone gets nervous from time to time. Public speaking, meeting new people, or going to new places can make anyone anxious.
But when the fear of embarrassment or rejection becomes persistent, some individuals may actively try to avoid any situation where they might have to interact with anyone they do not know. This extreme avoidance of social situations may be a sign that they are struggling with social anxiety.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), social anxiety disorder is driven by an irrational fear of being humiliated, embarrassed, or offending someone. This fear can make a person with social anxiety symptoms avoid contributing to conversations, offering ideas in group settings like school or work, or meeting new people. These fears can be isolating, causing many people who are struggling with social anxiety to avoid certain people, places, or situations to alleviate the panic and anxiety symptoms they experience in these settings.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
GAD causes excessive stress and worrying about more than one situation. As well, individuals with GAD find it nearly impossible to manage their anxiety. They constantly worry about many factors in their lives.
Panic Disorder
Panic disorder involves having recurrent panic attacks. Some panic attacks may be expected. In contrast, many occur out of nowhere. People with a panic disorder worry about having panic attacks. Because of this, they often avoid situations and people they fear may trigger an attack.
Social Anxiety Disorder
This condition causes a person to have extreme anxiety about everyday social interactions. They experience a great deal of self-consciousness. Along with that, they worry they are being judged negatively. The person begins to avoid most kinds of social situations.
Social Anxiety Disorder Statistics and How Ambrosia Can Help
These social anxiety statistics show the undeniable need for social anxiety treatment centers. However, in many cases, people with this particular anxiety disorder do not seek treatment. Unfortunately, many social anxiety sufferers struggle in silence, dealing with the symptoms for years without any professional assistance or therapeutic support.
But, Ambrosia Behavioral Health is here to change the narrative. Our West Palm Beach mental health facility, Neuroscience Institute, offers treatment for anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder. So, individuals who are seeking a social anxiety treatment center in South Florida can find hope and healing here at our facility.
Signs and Symptoms of Social Anxiety
Most people who have social anxiety disorder may experience extreme discomfort when in social situations. They may struggle to maintain eye contact and have an unreasonable fear of social interactions.
Physical social anxiety symptoms may include the following:
- Upset stomach or nausea
- Dizziness or feeling faint
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty swallowing
- Muscle spasms
- Shakiness
- Rapid heart rate
- Excessive sweating
Behavioral symptoms of social anxiety disorder might include:
- Passiveness
- Social withdrawal
- A constant need for reassurance
- Avoiding eye contact
- Excessive apologizing
Mental and cognitive symptoms of social anxiety disorder may include the following:
- Extreme self-consciousness
- Tendency to lean toward perfectionism
- Intense focus on flaws and imperfections
- Emotional reasoning
Social anxiety disorder can negatively impact a person’s life in many ways. It can be difficult to maintain healthy relationships with friends, family members, and romantic partners when a person is struggling with intense fear, depression, and self-consciousness. Meeting new people can be challenging when an individual has social phobia and a lack of social skills. When people suffer from anxiety disorders such as this one, it can be incredibly difficult to feel comfortable in any social situation. This can make it hard to perform well at school or work.
However social anxiety treatment is available. Through various cognitive methods and treatment strategies, people who suffer from this anxiety disorder can overcome their challenges and live healthy and full lives!
Benefits of Social Anxiety Treatment
- Gain new coping skills
- Learn to manage anxiety symptoms
- Become more comfortable in social situations
- Learn how to build meaningful relationships
- Develop social skills
Often, people with social anxiety feel isolated by their experiences. However, mental health treatment can give those with social anxiety skills and coping mechanisms to help them live better lives. Treatment can also connect people with others who have shared similar struggles. The power of community may motivate and uplift the individual throughout their recovery journey.
Therapies Used to Treat Social Anxiety
At our West Palm Beach mental health treatment center, we offer the following therapies:
- Psychiatry
- Psychopharmacology
- Post-Induction Therapy
- Activities for Daily Living
- Skills Training
- Case Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Nutrition Therapy
- Holistic Therapy
You will also receive a detailed discharge plan before leaving our treatment center, including the resources you need to continue your progress long after your time at Neuroscience Institute.
Social Anxiety Treatment Program in West Palm Beach
Our residential treatment provides our patients with round-the-clock care from a multidisciplinary team in an environment that empowers them to take ownership of their wellness. Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers daylong treatment with the flexibility to go home at night or stay in one of our on-campus residences.
If you are struggling with social anxiety and would like to know more about the treatment options available to you, reach out to the Neuroscience Institute. One of our knowledgeable counselors will work to understand your needs and goals so we can identify the level of care that is right for you.
Dr. Alam is an internationally renowned psychiatrist with academic affiliations with Northwestern University and University of Illinois, Chicago where he completed his residency training. He has been a principal investigator for over forty studies and has been involved in research leading to the approval of most psychiatric medications currently on the market. He is the founder of the Neuroscience Research Institute which continues to conduct research on cutting edge medication and interventional psychiatry. Dr. Alam is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He has won several awards and has been featured extensively on radio and television.
