How to Engage Socially When You’re Feeling Anxious

Savvy Psychologist

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Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Science, Self-improvement, Education

4.7 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 25 March 2022

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Feeling anxious, introverted, or awkward in social situations? You're not alone. Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, gives you a few tips for calming your nerves before engaging socially. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

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0:00.0	Feeling anxious, introverted, or awkward in social situations?
0:10.1	You're not alone.
0:11.9	Welcome back to Savvy Psychologist.
0:14.1	I'm your host, Dr. Monica Johnson.
0:17.1	Every week on this show, I'll help you face life challenges with evidence-based approaches,
0:22.0	a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment.
0:26.0	Being is here, and we often associate the season with breaking out from the cocoon of
0:31.9	winter and into social butterflies.
0:36.6	This is easier for some than others.
0:39.8	I'm a proud introvert, and I usually have to prepare myself for the increase in social
0:45.5	interactions.
0:47.9	You may not identify as introverted.
0:51.0	Maybe you've been diagnosed with social anxiety, or you just feel socially awkward and general.
0:57.6	Whatever the case may be, there are many of us that desire social interaction and closer
1:02.7	relationships, but it doesn't come naturally to us.
1:07.8	In fact, many social interactions can feel threatening.
1:12.6	For instance, a great friend of mine is getting married, and I'm invited to the wedding.
1:19.4	My first thought was, heck yeah, I'm super happy for you.
1:24.4	My second thought was, now I have to be at a wedding where the only person I'm going
1:30.6	to know is the bride.
1:34.2	This is an introvert's nightmare.
1:38.1	The introductions, having to remember all those names, the four smiles, the dreaded small
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