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Few tips to combat Anxiety in a Gathering:- From practicing mindfulness to exposing yourself to anxiety-provoking situations, here are some ways to combat social anxiety:

The way we think and perceive situations also contributes to the anxious thoughts we have. We need to understand that our thoughts are not facts. You can try to reframe your thoughts to change the story. This allows you to see the situation as it really is and it becomes less scary. Mindfulness helps us calm down and make our nervous system feel safe. This can significantly reduce symptoms of social anxiety. Taking deep breaths, meditating, and observing your own thought patterns and decisions can help you become more self-aware. Instead of confronting anxiety-provoking situations directly, you can gently expose yourself to anxiety-provoking situations and then deal with them effectively.