
28 Jan Is Your Isolated Teen Struggling with Social Anxiety?
It can be difficult to find out what is going on in your isolated teen’s life if they spend most of their time in their room and aren’t the one to initiate conversations with you. Just because your teen prefers to spend time alone doesn’t always mean that they feel lonely or disconnected from others. But, it is important to question why your teen may be spending a lot of time alone in order to help if they are struggling with social anxiety, low self-esteem, or making friends.
Signs That Your Teen Is Struggling With Social Anxiety
Teens with social anxiety may not isolate by choice, but rather because they feel it is easier than facing their fears about social situations. Social anxiety can appear differently depending on the individual, but is usually related to an overwhelming fear of some social situations, including meeting new people, spending time in bigger groups, or performing in front of an audience. Social withdrawal can appear in a variety of ways including some of the following: There is some grey area between concerning social isolation and a teen who thrives off of alone time. Research shows that teens can benefit from solitude. The one deciding factor that determines whether or not solitude is working in a productive way is the concept of choice. Solitude that is forced upon teens as a result of social anxiety or punishment can create greater issues. On the other hand, when solitude is chosen by a teen, it can contribute to personal growth and self-acceptance. Positive reasons that one may seek solitude are for self-reflection or desire to have peace and quiet. Located just outside of Salt Lake City, ViewPoint Center is a short-term residential Crisis and Assessment Center for adolescents ages 12 to 17 that helps stabilize and assess teenagers struggling with mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and process addictions. Many of our clients experience debilitating amounts of social anxiety that have had a significant impact on their self esteem, relationships, and social skills. Before ViewPoint, families are often frustrated and lost. Varying doctors and therapists with a range of advice, diagnoses, and plans leaves parents and children unsure of where to turn. At ViewPoint, we centralize all of the different diagnoses, and create a comprehensive holistic report to help your teen and your family to get back on track and transition to the next stage of their recovery. Could They Just Be Introverted?
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