Is it possible to be an extrovert with social anxiety?

“While it may take on a different form than it does for introverts, extroverts can certainly have social anxiety,” says Logan. “Extroverts tend to be people pleasers, so an extrovert may feel anxiety over what people think about them or how they are perceived by others.”

What does an extrovert with social anxiety look like?

Extroverts with social anxiety disorder face a unique problem. They become energized by being around people – the very thing that causes them anxiety. When extroverts avoid social connections because of their anxiety, they can feel lethargic and depressed.

How do you embrace social anxiety?

Here’s her basic advice on how to overcome social anxiety:

1. Challenge your Inner Critic.
2. Let go of safety behaviors.
3. Realize it gets better after the freak out period.
4. You don’t have to be smoothest person in the room.
5. Accept the shenanigans of your anxious body.
6. You’ll feel less anxious by living your life.

How do you connect with an extrovert?

Effective Strategies for Communicating with Extroverts

1. STAY POSITIVE. Extroverts typically find social situations to be more inherently interesting than introverts do.
2. OFFER A RISK OR CHALLENGE.
3. GIVE THEM TIME TO TALK.
4. GET TO KNOW THE UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL.

How do you stay calm in social situations?

How to stay calm in social situations

1. Take your time getting there. Running behind or feeling rushed can exacerbate the social anxiety you already feel.
2. Breathe very deeply.
3. Pretend like they’re all good friends.
4. Practice relaxing in social situations.
5. Ask the right questions.
6. Focus on the external.

How do I know if I’m shy around other people?

If you are fine but very quiet around other people and only a little bit prone to embarrassment, chances are you’re simply shy. Shyness may still be a form of anxiety, however, so if you do feel like you want to overcome your shyness, reducing your anxiety can be a big help.

Are introverts with social anxiety different from extroverts?

There’s a MASSIVE difference and not everyone with social anxiety is an introvert, while not all introverts have social anxiety. I know this because I’m an extrovert. Always have been and always will be. I love the company of others, I love parties, gigs, social gatherings and the atmosphere of a crowded cinema.

Can we stop labelling social anxiety as introversion?

Especially the GIF centric lists like “Only someone with social anxiety would understand…” or “These memes/GIFs describe social anxiety perfectly”, that pretty much only describe introversion. Social anxiety is not introversion. Can we please stop labelling it as that? Introversion is a personality type, Social Anxiety Disorder is a mental illness.

Does shyness lead to social anxiety?

Shyness can be a problem, and one might even argue that it can lead to social anxiety, but what shyness doesn’t do is guarantee that the person has a bad life. Many shy people have amazing friends, enjoy an active social life, and find ways to get around their shyness and still be happy. Social anxiety – aka social phobia – is different: