The Effects of Social Anxiety on the College Experience
We have all had our fair share of situations that involve anxiety. Whether the anxiety stems from an upcoming job interview, a presentation in front of people you may not know, or starting college classes, anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. In college, students may be juggling multiple classes at a time and have an extensive amount of homework, while also trying to manage their personal and social lives, which are factors contributing to normal anxiety experienced by students in a college setting.
What if that anxiety becomes more excessive and leads to problems in social situations? For students, social anxiety can be crippling and especially difficult to deal with. It can cause …show more content…
Some physical symptoms of social anxiety may include fast heartbeat, upset stomach or nausea, trouble catching your breath, dizziness or lightheadedness, confusion or feeling “out of body”, diarrhea, and muscle tension. A few common, everyday experiences that may be hard to endure for someone suffering from social anxiety may include using public restrooms, initiating conversations, dating, going to work or school, attending parties or social gatherings, and entering a room where other people are already …show more content…
Many of the symptoms of social anxiety create a more defined feeling of worthlessness, loneliness, and despair. It can become a vicious cycle that impairs the person’s ability to think rationally and can cause attempts at suicide. Students are less likely to seek help in this situation due to their fear of criticism by their peers. Many campuses have programs and counseling available to help in these crisis situations. If a student is showing signs and symptoms of suicidal behavior, it should be taken very seriously by the academic team as well as other
We have all had our fair share of situations that involve anxiety. Whether the anxiety stems from an upcoming job interview, a presentation in front of people you may not know, or starting college classes, anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. In college, students may be juggling multiple classes at a time and have an extensive amount of homework, while also trying to manage their personal and social lives, which are factors contributing to normal anxiety experienced by students in a college setting.
What if that anxiety becomes more excessive and leads to problems in social situations? For students, social anxiety can be crippling and especially difficult to deal with. It can cause …show more content…
Some physical symptoms of social anxiety may include fast heartbeat, upset stomach or nausea, trouble catching your breath, dizziness or lightheadedness, confusion or feeling “out of body”, diarrhea, and muscle tension. A few common, everyday experiences that may be hard to endure for someone suffering from social anxiety may include using public restrooms, initiating conversations, dating, going to work or school, attending parties or social gatherings, and entering a room where other people are already …show more content…
Many of the symptoms of social anxiety create a more defined feeling of worthlessness, loneliness, and despair. It can become a vicious cycle that impairs the person’s ability to think rationally and can cause attempts at suicide. Students are less likely to seek help in this situation due to their fear of criticism by their peers. Many campuses have programs and counseling available to help in these crisis situations. If a student is showing signs and symptoms of suicidal behavior, it should be taken very seriously by the academic team as well as other