Why Everyone With Social Anxiety Needs a Good Support System

Living with social anxiety can be an everyday struggle, but you don’t have to do it alone. 
Getting a support system is highly recommended with this form of anxiety. Here are 
some reasons you should make sure you have a good support system.

They Can Go to Events With You

A great thing about having a good support system when you have social anxiety is that 
you have someone to act as a type of buffer. The reason why events like parties and 
conferences are no nerve-wracking for someone with social anxiety is that you are there 
alone. It is hard to deal with navigating the event when you have nobody to talk to or 
lean on when things get difficult. It can be extremely difficult talking to people or even 
being around crowds without having a panic attack when you are by yourself. With a 
support system, you can bring them with you and have someone there to guide you 
through the process of being more social when it is necessary.

You Are Able to Turn to Them For Help

There are also going to be times when you need help working through your current 
negative feelings. There are many times this comes in handy, from needing to call 
someone and just vent about your worries, to someone who can pick you up when you 
get stuck in a bad panic attack and can’t drive home. Social anxiety can happen 
anywhere and everywhere, even when you least expect it. If you’re stuck at Starbucks 
with a debilitating panic attack, you need to know there is someone who will understand 
and will come get you.

They Help Bring You Down From Panic Attacks

The support system is also going to be the person who helps bring you down from panic 
attacks. This is why it’s important to choose someone you know and trust who has 
some understanding of what your anxiety is like. You can call them when you are in the 
middle of a panic attack so that they can help talk you down. Even if that just means 
being with you, talking to you, or letting you express what you are thinking or feeling 
until you start to relax. Some panic attacks are really severe, so it is good to have 
someone who is always there to help you through them.


