I would love to hear from others with SAD. However, I'm having an unusually hard time finding communities for it online.

Is there a particular tag y'all use?

I find a lot of general mental health image posts in the tags I would expect. There's a place for that but I'm looking for discussion

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I just figured out I have social anxiety.

I was desensitized to the phrase and didn't know that SAD is, at it's core, a deep and debilitating fear of judgment.

Because yeah, I've been on the deep end of SAD before. I refused to leave the house for a period because of fear of judgement/perception. But I never once thought I had it because I also found socializing to be enriching sometimes. I got energy from social situations when they went well. I thought that made me extroverted, and that it was general anxiety or my OCD (which can overlap regardless...)

I was gravely uneducated about it. And now that I'm learning, I'm steps closer to helping myself, yet acknowledging my fear of judgment made me realize how insurmountable it feels. It's massive and heavy. I try to use cbt, self compassion, etc but it feels like bandaids.

But I am still learning, and it will be a journey of ups and downs. My intrusive thoughts about judgement might always remain but I can respond better.

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Autism vs social anxiety? What’s the difference from autism and anxiety, find out all that band more in this video! There are lots of times people question what is the difference of autism vs social anxiety? Or is there really a difference between autism and anxiety. The fact of the matter is when it comes to autism vs special anxiety there is a huge difference and this is what that difference is. With anxiety, it stems from mental health issues caused by past external sources, this could be past trauma, an existing underlying mental health condition or a current trauma that produces a social anxiety disorder. With autism, it is a neurological developmental condition that is originated in the fusion and creation of neurological paths in the brain, that create alternative paths for how the brain interactions with communication signals. Autism produces similar characteristics of social anxiety but this is due to two factors. First difficulty in understanding social interaction and social conventions due to the communication difficulties present in autism. Secondly, there is a sensory processing element that is caused by over stimulation from outside sensory input, like biking in noisy busy places with lots of people and smells and lights etc. Please add a comment below if you have anything to add to this discussion, I’d love to know. Also please follow @TheAspieWorld for more autism content. Video: https://youtu.be/1Y6K8Q2QQS4?si=jsVBnj-PdOogdVz9 https://bit.ly/3PjyYDl

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Mental Health Conditions: Depression and Anxiety

Millions of individuals worldwide suffer from depression and anxiety, most notably sadness and anxiety. In this article, we will look at these disorders, their symptoms, treatment choices, and practical ways to manage them naturally. Addressing these challenges is critical to improving overall health. Read full blog

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Cognitive Distortion: Emotional Reasoning

Emotional Reasoning is making judgments and decisions based only on feelings – relying on our emotions over objective evidence. It is best defined by the colloquialism, my gut tells me…  This emotional dependency dictates how we relate to the world. At the root of this cognitive distortion is the belief that what we feel must be true. MORE

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – How To Help #Kids Deal With #Embarrassment

Don't minimize their feelings, but do praise them for being resilient Writer: Rae Jacobson Clinical Expert: Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP What You'll Learn - How can we help #kids who feel #embarrassed? - What can #parents do to model good coping skills? - When should you be concerned about a #child who feels #embarrassed? - Quick Read - Full Article - Model #behavior - Take your child’s #embarrassment seriously - But don’t overreact - Praise positive skills - Create perspective - When to step in - #Embarrassment and #socialanxiety - Life lessons For grown-ups, minor embarrassments are no big deal. But for #kids, being embarrassed can be very upsetting. Helping #kids build resilience and confidence will make sure they have tools to deal with #embarrassment in a healthy way.  #Kids look to #parents to see how to behave. When you feel embarrassed, set an example by responding calmly and keeping your cool. This doesn’t mean you should hide embarrassments. Instead, let #kids see you handling embarrassing experiences in a reasonable way: “Whew! That was embarrassing! But it was kind of funny, too.”  #Embarrassment can be a powerful emotion for #kids. Something that sounds small to you — like giving the wrong answer in class— may feel huge to your #child. When kids are embarrassed it’s important not to dismiss their feelings, even if the situation that caused them sounds like no big deal.   Instead, let them know you take their feelings seriously. Then, focus on moving on and modeling healthy coping skills. Offer perspective: “It might feel like everyone will remember this forever, but…” And praise resilience: “Sure, you made a mistake, but I loved how you just kept playing! That was amazing!”  Embarrassing situations happen to everyone from time to time. But if a #child regularly comes home from #school upset, or has a major change in behavior or mood, there may be something more serious going on. #Bullying could be a problem. Or if your #child is so worried about being embarrassed that they avoid activities most kids enjoy, they could be struggling with #socialanxietydisorder, and may need help. For most #adults minor #embarrassments are just a part of life — annoying, but inevitable and hardly a big deal. But for many #kids, embarrassing experiences can be very upsetting and, in some cases, may lead to serious issues like #anxiety and avoidance. We can’t protect our #children from #embarrassment, but we can help them build the resilience and confidence they need to deal with it in a healthy way. Model #behavior #Kids look to #parents for cues on how to manage difficult emotions like #embarrassment. “As #parents we set the #behavioral tone for our #kids,“ says Rachel Busman, PsyD, a clinical #psychologist, “So when we’re helping #children learn healthy emotional habits, the first step is to consider how we handle similar situations in our own lives.” Taking a look at how you deal with embarrassing experiences at home will help you set an example of healthy #behavior for your #child. - Don’t obsess: If you tend to dwell on mistakes you’ve made (“I can’t believe I did that!” “I could have died of #embarrassment!”), it’s more likely your #child will do the same. - Stay calm: If you lose your cool when an embarrassing situation happens to you, or react by becoming angry or upset, you’re sending a message to your #child that it’s a big deal. - No teasing: #Kids accidentally do and say some very funny things, but it’s important not to mock mistakes or poke fun at embarrassing incidents. If small embarrassments are treated with ridicule, #kids may start associating even minor missteps with feelings of shame and humiliation. Teasing — even if it seems gentle — can be very upsetting to #kids, especially if they’re already feeling sensitive. Take your child’s #embarrassment seriously There’s no yardstick for #embarrassment. Something that sounds small to you — giving the wrong answer in class for example — may feel huge to your #child. If your #child is embarrassed it’s important not to dismiss their feelings, even if the situation that caused them sounds like no big deal. “We naturally want to downplay embarrassing experiences by saying things like ‘it’s not as bad as you think,’” says Dr. Busman. “But when #kids are experiencing these big, really upsetting emotions that can feel like a brush-off.” But don’t overreact If your #child comes home upset, what they don’t need is for you to get upset, too, or angry on their behalf. (“That sounds awful!” “Those #kids should be ashamed of themselves for laughing!”) And don’t assume that they want or need you to do something about it. When a #self-concious #child worries that a #parent will overreact or make an embarrassing situation worse, they’re likely to be reluctant to share their feelings. “When a #child is hurting, as parents we want to do all we can,” says Dr. Busman, “but if your #kid is feeling embarrassed, heaping more attention on the situation can make it worse, not better.” Praise positive skills If your #child shares an embarrassing situation with you, take care to validate their feelings, but don’t dwell on them or over comfort. Instead, praise positive coping skills. If they made a mistake during a piano recital, praise them for staying focused and finishing the piece. Reframing negative experiences will help your #child identify healthy reactions and practice them, building what we call metacognitive skills. You could say: “I’m so sorry that happened today. I know it was upsetting but I am so proud of how you handled it. It takes a really brave person to keep playing when things are hard.” #James Donaldson notes:Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticleFind out more about the work I do on my 501c3 non-profit foundationwebsite www.yourgiftoflife.org                            Order your copy of James Donaldson's latest book,#CelebratingYourGiftofLife:From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy www.celebratingyourgiftoflife.com Create perspective If your #child fell in gym class and other #kids laughed, it may seem to them as though everyone saw, everyone laughed and no one will ever forget it — ever. Of course you know that’s not true but #kids, especially younger ones, often struggle to see beyond their own feelings, which can make embarrassing situations feel like front-page news. “#Kids can be egocentric,” explains Dr. Busman, “so when something embarrassing happens to your #child it can feel like everyone is thinking about it as much as they are, when in reality most #kids will have moved on by the next day.” Learning to put their feelings and experiences in context will help your #child gain perspective and build resilience. - Unpack: Help your #child take a metacognitive approach to their feelings by asking open-ended questions. For example: Your #child isn’t the only one who’s ever fallen down in gym class, so you could begin by asking how they felt when other #kids did the same thing. Learning to put their own experiences in context can help your #child start to see embarrassing situations from a better angle. - Share: Sharing examples from your own life will help normalize embarrassment. “I dropped my handbag at the grocery store the other day. It practically exploded all over the floor. Everyone laughed, but then several people helped pick things up.” - But don’t compare: Offering perspective is good but be careful to avoid comparing your experiences with your child’s. (“You think that’s bad, when your brother was your age…”) Your #child may end up feeling like their experiences are unimportant — or not serious enough to warrant how upset they’re feeling — which can make them feel worse for not being tougher. - Let your #child take the lead: Sometimes questions are helpful, but there may be times when your #child just doesn’t want to talk about it. “Letting kids take the lead is important,” says Dr. Busman. “If your #child says, ‘I don’t want to talk about it’ or seems too upset, don’t push.” Embarrassment is a big feeling and sometimes #kids just need space to cool down. Helping your #child gain perspective without minimizing their feelings will make it easier for them to move past negative experiences — and give them an important tool for building #self-awareness in the future. When to step in Embarrassing situations happen to everyone from time to time, but if your #child regularly comes home from #school upset, or has a major change in #behavior or mood, there may be something more serious going on. - #Bullying: Unfortunately, #kids aren’t always kind. Most #children will be made fun of at some point during their lives. Sporadic episodes of embarrassment are unpleasant — but not unusual. However, if your #child regularly reports being teased or humiliated by their peers — especially #kids who are bigger, older or more “popular” — there’s a chance they’re being #bullied, and it’s time to step in. - #Behavioral changes: Feeling a little down or anxious after an embarrassing incident is normal, but lingering #behavioral changes — not sleeping, low appetite, excessive worrying — are not. - Overreacting or obsessing: If your child’s reaction to something embarrassing seems out of proportion to the situation or they seem unable to move past it, they may need support. - Avoidance: Most #kids who’ve had an embarrassing experience feel reluctant about returning to the class or social group where the problem occurred for a little while, but persistent avoidance is cause for concern. Some signs to watch for include frequently being too sick to go to #school or asking to go to the #nurse during a particular class, making excuses to avoid seeing friends, cutting class, skipping extracurricular activities or refusing to attend #school entirely. Embarrassment and #socialanxiety For some #kids, fear of being embarrassed itself can become a serious issue. If a #child seems to live in perpetual fear of embarrassment — even when there’s no obvious reason to worry — they may be experiencing #socialanxiety. #Socialanxiety usually occurs in #children who’ve reached #adolescence, but it can develop earlier. A #child with #socialanxiety panics at the thought of participating in day-to-day activities because they worry chronically about what other people will think of them, obsess on how they appears to others, or fear making a mistake. These fears can be very debilitating. For #kids who see potential for humiliation at every turn, even basic interactions can feel like a minefield, and social, #school and personal interactions often suffer. Withdrawal is common, but #kids with #socialanxiety are also prone to lashing out when the threat of embarrassment overwhelms them. The good news is that #kids who develop #socialanxiety respond well to #cognitivebehavioraltherapy, and with help can return to their normal activities. Life lessons It’s natural to want to protect your #child from experiences that are hurtful or upsetting, but in the end, the best way for your #child to build coping skills is through experience — with a side of support. “Being embarrassed is part of life,” says Dr. Busman. “It’s tempting to try to shield our #kids from difficult things, but in reality learning how to deal with those experiences in a healthy way is a skill that will serve your #child well as they grow up.” Read the full article