Скачать или смотреть The Suicide Survivor Series Episode 23: Tips for managing social anxiety over the holidays

Hey friends, I'm Lisa Sugarman and I'm a Boston-based author, a nationally syndicated columnist, a crisis counselor with The Trevor Project, a storyteller with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a mental health advocate, and a survivor of suicide loss and I've got a lot to say about suicide, grief & loss, and mental illness.

The holiday season can be a real challenge for people who struggle with social anxiety. Accepting invitations to get-togethers, socializing in groups, or meeting new people can create lots of stress for lots of people.

So give yourself permission to gracefully decline an invitation if you're not feeling it, or limit your time at big gatherings if you're feeling overwhelmed, or ask someone you trust to join you when you socialize.

If you or someone you know is feeling especially anxious this holiday season, please dial 988 and a trained crisis counselor will be there to help. You can also visit my website at lisasugarman.com/resources for a list of online mental health and mindfulness resources you can trust that you can bookmark so you'll always have the help you need when you need it.