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For many people holidays can be a stressful time of the year. People with social anxiety disorder (SAD), anxiety can become increasingly problematic during a time of year when there are often many family and social obligations. For many social anxiety interferes with daily functioning, the holidays may also be an extremely lonely time of year. There are things that you can do to avoid becoming overwhelmed in order to survive the holiday season

If you have been diagnosed with symptoms of social anxiety and are unsure whether they are signs of shyness or something more severe, go and see your doctor to discuss your problems. During the holidays  people make resolutions for the New Year, and it’s a great time to get a handle on problems that may have plagued you for decades. Make a promise to yourself to get help. Coping strategies alone are not enough to manage SAD — you will need proper treatment for this social phobia .

If you receive invitations from people whose company you do not enjoy,
be choosy about the social engagements that you attend it is OK to gracefully bow out. But, ensure that you still get out and participate in some social activities. Avoiding social contact altogether will make one become more fearful.

Try to keep up your energy and keep stress at bay by maintaining good eating habits and exercise regularly.
 The endorphins that are released during exercise can have a calming effect on anxiety. Yoga is especially very relaxing. See to it that you get enough sleep and avoid stimulants, such as caffeine and nicotine.

If the holidays are a particularly lonely time for you,try volunteering.This offer will help out at a local soup kitchen or distribute gifts to needy children. Volunteering gives you the chance to come into contact with new people and work with them towards a common goal — a great basis for new friendships. It also gives you something interesting to talk about if your social calendar includes  family gatherings or parties.

By asking your family for help,you will have a great support system in place that will make the process of overcoming social anxiety and managing your disorder that much easier. But your family may not always know what it is that you need, and they may forget to ask during this busy time of year. Inform them about your state of mind and your  feeling and let them know what they can do to help.

Those who have the habit of consuming alcohol as a coping strategy for dealing with social anxiety. Although one glass of wine, or a swig of spiked eggnog might help ease pre-party jitters, overindulging will impair your ability to interact effectively with others. Set yourself up for success by planning ahead how much (or if) you will drink, and what other methods you will use for coping with anxiety.

The holidays can be a particularly busy time of the year, and it is very important to put your own mental health first so as to avoid this social anxiety disorder  . If family obligations tend to wear you ragged, make a plan for how much time you will spend with relatives and stick to it. Then, make sure that the time you do spend with family counts.