Triumph over shyness
conquering shyness and social anxiety
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Author
Contributions
- Walker, John R., 1949- - Contributor
Publication
2001 - McGraw-Hill, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
56,000 words, Guess
Page Count
224 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivetriumphovershyne00stei
- Internet Archivetriumphovershyne0000stei
- Internet Archivetriumphovershyne0000stei_d6m6
- ISBN-100071374981
- ISBN-139780071374989
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- Goodreads1445157
- LibraryThing535946
- Library of Congress Control Number2001037049
- Library of Congress Control Number20137049
- OCLC Control Number59531534
- Open LibraryOL3948240M
Classifications
- DDC155.2/32
- LCCBF575.B3 S74 2001
- LCCBF575.B3 S74 2002
Description
Shyness is exceedingly common, and in its extreme form, manifests itself as a disabling condition known as both social phobia and social anxiety. The number of men and women, spanning a range of ages and walks of life, who suffer from shyness and social anxiety is in the millions and growing. From the tendency to withdraw from unfamiliar people and situations to public speaking anxiety, test anxiety, sports performance anxiety, dating anxiety, to paruresis (the fear of using public bathrooms), a variety of situations exist that can trigger feelings of discomfort. For some persons, the level of discomfort is so high that it prevents them from living life as fully as they would like to.The good news is that help is available. Whether you, your child, a friend, or a family suffers from anxiety in social situations, this invaluable book, written with great sensitivityand a dash of good humorcan help.Copublished by the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, and written by two experts in the field, Triumph Over Shyness gets to the heart of the matter by helping you navigate the terminology and define, recognize, and tackle your shyness head-on. Here you will learn that shyness, like height or eye color, is a heritable traitthough not influenced exclusively by genes. You will also learn how embarrassment and shame fit into the mix of shyness and anxiety. Discover what shyness and social anxiety look and feel like, where they may be coming fromand what you can do about them. In addition, you'll find real-life case histories, plus:techniques and exercises to help you overcome shyness and social anxiety the latest information on medications and treatments, including those for children and adolescents ways to improve your relationships, manage physical symptoms, and conquer anxious thoughts advice and information on how to help a shy child support for the challenges you may face as you confront your fears
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