One of the most common fears of anxiety sufferers is being stuck in a huge crowd. There is just something unsettling about being surrounded by hundreds or even thousands of people. This fear however is normal and its also something that affects all people in some way. It just so happens that when you have anxiety the affect can be more severe. With the holiday season in full swing it is more likely than at any other time of year to find yourself in a people storm. Whether it's shopping, visiting family, visiting a theme park, or even
Public Limits: Social Anxiety Disorder
Being that I have general anxiety disorder (GAD) my symptoms and sensations are like a buffet of anxiety. A little social phobia, a dash of panic disorder and sometimes I dabble in OCD but only lightly. Some people however struggle with social anxiety disorder and it cripples them, well socially. This of course can be horrible because as you all know our species is especially social. Whether people admit it or not, people need other people. Sometime in eons past our ancestors decided that the best way to survive a sometimes hostile and