There’s been a mad increase in the rate of people having social anxiety, especially the young ones. Is this truly a cry for help or some kind of social trend?
Share
Sign Up to our social questions and Answers Engine to ask questions, answer people's questions, and connect with other people.
Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.
Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this user should be reported.
There’s been a mad increase in the rate of people having social anxiety, especially the young ones. Is this truly a cry for help or some kind of social trend?
There are different facts that contribute to social anxiety and “it” being a trend is not one. Teens have high expectations and pressure to succeed. Between standardized testing and a culture of achievement, today’s youth can feel pressure to succeed in ways previous generations did not. Also, we’ve seen an increase in school shootings, with resultant drills and lockdowns in schools. We’ve seen shootings in public places. There have been terrorist attacks around the world taking many lives. From just watching or reading the news, it is reasonable for anyone to feel afraid in public spaces that previously would have felt safe. Today’s children and teens are constantly connected to social media. It’s not surprising that their self-esteem and worldview becomes connected to responses to social media posts. It’s hard for them not to compare their life and social connections to what they see others posting on social media.
Social anxiety has effects on your body and your mind. In a social situation when your anxiety level is high, you feel your heart beating fast. Sweating, trembling and blushing are also common symptoms. You can even feel that your stomach is upset or that you are having nausea. Social anxiety is more common in teens as you may have noticed, and when people become aware of those signs, they may avoid situations that trigger them or avoid situations that may cause them to have those symptoms just to avoid being judged. It is highly insensitive to think social anxiety is a form of social trend just because it is more common than it used to be. A lot of young people are now very much aware of what goes on around them, and they no longer stay silent, they react.