How do people without social anxiety perceive social anxiety

People without social anxiety often have difficulty fully understanding the psychological state of those with social anxiety, but cognition can be established through observing behavioral differences and empathy. Social anxiety disorder is mainly manifested as excessive nervousness, fear of being evaluated or rejected in social situations, while people without social anxiety often cope with these situations naturally. People who do not have social anxiety tend to misunderstand the other person's avoidance of social anxiety behavior as indifference or unsociability. For example, social anxiety sufferers who refuse party invitations may be seen as inhumane, but in reality they are worried about behaving abnormally in the crowd. Non social anxiety sufferers need to realize that their physiological reactions such as increased heart rate and sweating are not intentional, but rather an overreaction of the autonomic nervous system. Some non social anxiety sufferers may try to use radical methods to help them overcome psychological barriers, such as forcibly entering social situations. This approach may exacerbate anxiety, as individuals with social anxiety are several times more sensitive to negative evaluations than ordinary people. Effective support should include patient companionship and gradual exposure, such as starting with small gatherings of acquaintances to adapt.

It is recommended that non social anxiety sufferers avoid using negative language to evaluate social anxiety behavior, such as accusing the other person of being too introverted. Proactively create a low stress social environment and reduce oppressive interactive methods such as eye contact. Provide positive feedback in daily communication to help individuals with social anxiety gradually build social confidence. If persistent functional impairment is found in the other party, it is recommended that they seek professional psychological counseling or cognitive-behavioral therapy.