How does psychosocial theory help as a way to combat shyness?

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Posted by ElLagarto Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM

It's so annoying that you are driven into the company of others simply to avoid it.

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   Posted by mysticsovereign Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM

   Get a text book from the library to read up on the theory, go on Google Scholar to read some of the research and go to the end of the article to see some of the recommendations for treatment. Why ask specifically about this theory? Really, answer, I'm wondering. Real quick, psychosocial theory discusses the social environments associated with the development of what we call "shyness", other people's responses to "shy" people, and the self-fulling prophicies associated with "shyness", to name a few. What you might want to check out is cognitive behavioral treatments or learning theories and treatments to overcome shyness. Get thee to a therapist if "shyness" is interfering with your life. I put "shyness" in quotes because that may not really be what you are dealing with. Again, seek a professional to talk about this. You don't need drugs to combat it, it's a behavior. But you need to see if what you are dealing with is "shyness".

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   Posted by Issac95 Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM

   If you understand the roots of the problem you can find a solution. If psychosocial theory is what i think it is then it can help you to understand why you withdraw from society while others do not.

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   Posted by exquzyou Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM

   i dont know but i got a job waitressing to help me. later in life i started making observational comments to strangers while standing in line. some people thought i was funny and some where just idiots.. but i grew stronger and i am not that shy anymore. cat doesnt have my tongue. years of practise and exepting that other peoples ignorannce towards me is not my problem... meaning dont take it personally and roll with the punches

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   Posted by Idea Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM

   Medication does help some. Others it helps to put yourself in situations that you may not usually put yourself in socially until your comfortable socializing in a social environment.

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