Len McCarthy - My Story

Hi, - I am an former sufferer of Panic Attacks (not a medical practitioner) - I have recently set up this blog hoping to provide useful information to others suffering from this dreadful condition. If you are an existing sufferer don't be disheartened. You can beat it - I have captured my story along with the secrets to overcoming my condition in a downloadable quick reference guide. I will gladly share it with you. As mentioned above I am not a medical practioner but I would like to think that my personal experience and the information gathered maybe of some benefit to you or a close friend.


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Len.

Sunday, February 25, 2007

How to help someone with social anxiety disorder - panic attacks

How to help someone with social anxiety disorder is a question often asked. In my post here I will provide some suggestions. Assuming you have identified anxiety symptoms in a friend or colleague you can provide enormous support and assistance. If you have access to professional advice I recommend you consult with them on how best to proceed. If this is not possible you can try the following.

Firstly, have a candid discussion at a suitable time and place with the person and express your concern about their well being. It may take some prompting to get the person to engage in the conversation with you. The problem with social anxiety disorder is that it often brings with it feelings of guilt, shame and low self esteem. Assure the person that it is out of genuine concern and a wish to help that you are having this conversation. It is important that you are sympathetic and understanding.

Pick your words carefully. Don't make the person feel any more self concious or anxious than they are. Don't be critical of their behaviour now or in the past. Don't under estimate the level of anxiety they may be experiencing. Be sure to keep calm and do not loose your temper. Conversations of this type can often be very difficult, long and frustrating for the untrained person. Encourage the person to acknowledge that there is help available and that the condition is treatable. If possible you may suggest that you can make an appointment with a medical professional on their behalf. You may even offer to go to the clinic with the sufferer and suggest you wait in the waiting room.

If you get your friend or colleague to seek medical advice you have achieved alot. Once a course of treatment is prescibed your ongoing support and friendship will be invaluable. Don't under estimate the benefit your support and friendship can bring to the sufferer. I hope this post has given you the reader some useful tips on how to help someone with social anxiety disorder.

Len

55 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Len,

What if the person does not want to seek medical attention? What should I do now? The oerson (brother) is stuck and has his comfort zone at home and does not want to leave it. It's been 2 going on 3 years now. We don't know what to do.

Thanks,

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Hi,
I can understand how difficult it must be if somebody does not want to help themselves.
I am not a medical practioner or trained health advisor. As an ordinary person I can only suggest that you try and identify somebody that this person looks up to (respects). This may be a close family friend or relation. Maybe this person could then guide your brother to get professional help.

My thoughts are with you,
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