Social Anxiety Groups

[Social_phobe]

If anybody knows any social anxiety groups or group therapies in Melbourne, Please let me know!

O anybody that has over come severe social anxiety, please give me links, or any help you can!

Thanks

[jess334]

Hi Social phobe, 

Sorry I don't know of any social anxiety groups, but I do suffer from severe social anxiety myself.  I am on anti depressants, which help bring the anxiety down significantly, but there is still a lot to deal with. My GP and psychologist have been the most helpful.  

I found this book called 'the happiness trap' by Russ Harris really helpful.  I am only half way through, but some of the techniques he describes are useful when I feel a panic attack come on.  

Good luck 🙂 

[Chris_B]

Hi Social phobe, check out the Anxiety Recovery Centre: http://www.arcvic.org.au/

Also, see this page on our website about social phobia, which includes a fact sheet. It includes information on the range of treatments available: http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/types-of-anxiety/social-phobia

Take care.

best
CB

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