Social Phobias & Addiction
Do you feel uncomfortable in social situations, so you avoid them? Do
you think that people are judging you, and that they have negative
feelings about you, even though you have never spoken or met? Do you
skip meetings or classes in fear that you may have to stand up and
introduce yourself? Are you afraid to pick up the phone and make a call?
If this describes how you feel, then you may have a social phobia (also called social anxiety disorder).
And the next important question: do you drink or use drugs to try and
help control the anxiety and discomfort, thinking you’ll be able to
loosen up and relax? And, now…you have an addiction, in addition to
suffering with a disheartening social anxiety disorder. We can help.
Symptoms of social phobias:
(in addition to those mentioned above) -
Avoiding new situations where you may have to meet new people
- Trembling, dry mouth, pounding heartbeat, stammering, and blushing
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, social phobias
affect 15 million Americans of all ages. Both men and women suffer from
this type of anxiety, and it is often accompanied by depression. All
aspects of life are affected, from home to work to simple recreational
activities.
Co-occurring problems (those that happen at the same time) can flux and
flow. If only one disorder is treated, the other may get worse. This is
why combining alcohol and drug rehab with simultaneous treatment of
social phobias has the best chance of long term success.
Our professional team works closely with you and your family. Using
professional experience and compassionate caring, we’ll help you work
through the co-occurring conditions. We can offer treatment both as an
inpatient or outpatient, depending on what best suits your
circumstances.
We know you want to feel comfortable in your daily activities. We know
you don’t want to drink or use drugs to mask the embarrassment and fear
that you experience when your anxieties kick into high gear.
Call us. We can help.
Common Disorders Co-occurring with Addiction
Other Resources on Co-occurring & Dual Diagnosed Disorders