This article was written by BCC Counselor Lucy Ann Moll as part of our new series on Mental Health. In this series, our counselors hope to call churches and Christians to re-engage with the discussion and care for mental health struggles.
Ally called in sick again. No cold or flu that day. Rather, she dreaded giving a work presentation and worried, “What if everyone can see I’m sweating and my voice trembles? I’d look and sound stupid!”
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Mike declined an invitation to his cousin’s wedding. He feared his face would turn beet-red, and he’d be embarrassed and suffer public scrutiny. He did make himself attend church services but sat in the back row, ready to leave quickly.
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Ally and Mike have a fear problem called social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia. It’s common. Approximately 12 percent of adults in the U.S. meet the criteria for this disorder at some time in their lives.[1] Perhaps you, your friend, or a counselee are among them and need help and hope.
In this article, you’ll get a definition of social anxiety, learn the two main types, and discover how to overcome it practically and biblically.
What Is Social
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