Posted by Mid- Life Crisis on October 27, 2003, at 19:57:30
In reply to This is what I think causes social anxiety., posted by NoMotic on October 27, 2003, at 7:48:38
You are lucky to have discovered the cause of your social anxiety and a way to prevent it without meds. However, none of that could apply to my social anxiety, which is specific to the performance type (i.e., I only get it when having to give speeches, take important exams, meet with my supervisor, etc.) I have had this form of social anxiety for at least 35 years, long before I drank caffeine or alchohol. So for me, I know that isn't the cause. Also, if diet affected it, I would think I would be anxious or not anxious in all situations, or at least all social situations instead of just some involving performance.
There's a strong genetic component in SAD, and anxiety disorders in general. But, again, if limiting your diet works for you, perhaps it can work for some others as well. It can't hurt to try! (I have found that cognitive behavioral therapy helps mine somewhat.)
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