Social anxiety: how it affects your mental health (Episode 197)

What is social anxiety? Why does social anxiety happen, and can you learn how to deal with social situations if you have an anxiety disorder? Finding strategies for overcoming social anxiety takes work, but a little forward planning can reduce stress in social situations and help you prevent panic attacks (if you’re someone prone to a panic attack when navigating social anxiety!).Regardless of whether or not you have social anxiety disorder, in this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about how social anxiety affects many of us and I’m sharing practical tips you can apply immediately. So, let’s talk!👋💬 PS: When you’re done I’d love to know what you think, so let me know in the comments or find me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth 😃And for more tips, watch my video about how to conquer social anxiety with one specific trick: https://youtu.be/QZs8nXKok2o ***************************Improve your mental health in just 10-15 minutes a day with my Daily Reflection Tool and Self Care Planner! Just $12.50 AUD (about $9 USD), find it here: https://sowl.co/s/bsw5ZB  ***************************About Let’s Talk About Mental Health:Let's Talk About Mental Health is the weekly podcast that teaches you how to look after your mental health, with simple ideas that draw on both quality research and the experience of writer and host Jeremy Godwin. Each episode focuses on practical things you can do to improve your mental health and take control of your wellbeing. Discover the podcast all about better mental health and join listeners in over 170 countries worldwide!Let's Talk About Mental Health. Because the more we talk about it, the easier it gets.***************************► Ad-free early access via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin► Join my free mailing list for transcripts and my weekly newsletter: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/► Read the transcript for this episode: http://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/?p=11630 ► Let’s Talk About Mental Health on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/► Jeremy Godwin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin ► Find past episodes at: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/episodes/► Visit my website: www.ltamh.com ***************************#socialanxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthmatters #wellness #assertiveness #calm #mindset #growth #acceptance #peaceofmind #control #betterrelationships #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #mentalhealthtips #wellbeing #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthpodcasts #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #improveyourmentalhealth #selfhelp #selfcare #depression #anxiety #mentalwellness