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  Tips for overcoming anxiety Social anxiety is a highly individual experience. The tips that help one person may be less helpful for another. For this reason, it can be useful to try various methods to find out what works best. The following tips may help people overcome anxiety in social situations. Increase social situations gradually People with social anxiety disorder often avoid social situations where they may trigger their feelings of anxiety. Although this reduces anxiety in the short-term, avoidance can make anxiety much worse in the long-term. If possible — and with the help of a therapist, if necessary — the person can gradually increase their exposure to the situations they fear. This creates space for them to have a positive experience with the situation. Having positive social experiences can boost a person’s confidence and reduce their anxiety or reassure them that they can overcome it. Take time to relax Engaging in mood-boosting activities releases feel-good chemi...