Social Anxiety Symptoms in Men
It’s natural to feel nervous in social situations, especially if you’re talking in front of a crowd or on a first date. These feelings stem from our evolutionary drive for social connection and finding a mate.
A social anxiety disorder takes this nervousness to the next level. We become hyper-aware of people’s reactions and inaccurately perceive their facial expressions and body language as a rejection or threat towards us. We then develop an intense fear of being judged, criticized, or rejected in social situations.
If you understand your uniqueness and how you’re contributing to the lives of others, you’ll have more confidence in situations that at the moment seem untenable. We can help you move past anxiety and give you the confidence to launch your true persona.
Social Anxiety Symptoms
When men with social anxiety disorder have to be around other people or perform, they tend to feel:
01 Physical
- Avoid eye contact
- Mind goes blank or into overdrive
- Nausea, butterflies
- Rigid, tense body posture
- Pounding heart, tight chest
- Difficulty talking, tight throat
02 Behavioural & Emotional
- Negative thoughts and beliefs
- Belief that you’re inadequate
- Avoid doing things in public
- Escape feared situations
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Treating Social Anxiety Disorder
The good news is, social anxiety symptoms in men are common and with the right treatment, most men recover. To help you manage your social anxiety, we’ll first look for the root of it which might be due to inherited traits, your brain structure, or a learned behaviour. It could also be due to family history, negative experiences, temperament, new work demands, or having a condition or appearance that draws attention. We’ll then use counselling and coaching to diagnose your issue and move forward with a plan of action that you can take with you to launch your life.
7 %
Social Anxiety Disorder affects 15 million adults, or nearly 7% of the U.S. population. It’s as equally common in men and women.
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
36 %
36% of people with social anxiety disorder report experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help.
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
13 yrs
Thirteen years old is the typical age of onset for social anxiety disorders.
- The Michigan Daily
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We know guys want results, so we’ve built our service around getting things done well, and quickly. Our coaches and counsellors are have the academic chops and are battle scared by life; they understand the value of getting to the point.
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We measure everything, including our own performance. We do this to make sure it works. You’ll also be given quantifiable metrics that show your own progress, as you go through the 8 stages.
I just needed a practical way of working through the problem. I didn’t want to be on the couch. I wanted to take action.
Andy, 48
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Kevin, 36
I still have a way to go, but I feel like I understand what’s getting in my way better. I haven’t been able to get that from talking before.
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