7 Ways to Cope with Social Anxiety at the Holidays (video)

If you have social anxiety disorder, large parties and gatherings are torture. Of course, the holidays mean parties and gatherings. Yes, you could just say no to everything and avoid these situations, but that’s just going to reinforce your fear and anxiety. And do you really want to cut yourself off from what could be a lot of fun and connecting with other people?

There are a few things that you can do to get yourself through this period and maybe even enjoy yourself. Most of these involve having a measure of control over the situation, which should make you feel more comfortable.