Health Tip: Staying Emotionally Healthy
People who are emotionally healthy handle stress well, have a positive self-image, and are able to sustain healthy relationships.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help you stay emotionally healthy:
* Establish what you are feeling, and what's causing those feelings.
* Be open with yourself and others about your emotions, instead of keeping the sources of stress and anxiety to yourself.
* Focus on the positive things in your life instead of dwelling on the negative. Deal with what's bothering you, but don't let it overwhelm you.
* Try relaxation methods, including meditation, yoga or deep breathing exercises.
* Take care of your physical self with a healthy diet, regular exercise and a good sleep schedule.
Health Tip: Symptoms of a Social Phobia
A social phobia occurs when a person has unusually high anxiety before a social situation, such as going to a party, giving a speech, or going to a job interview.
It may include some or all of these physical symptoms, says the American Academy of Family Physicians:
* Blushing.
* Sweating.
* Feeling nauseous.
* Trembling or shaking.
* Having trouble talking to or making eye contact with another person.
If you have these symptoms, a doctor should evaluate you for a social phobia. The physician can also recommend treatment options, including medication and/or behavioral therapy.
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