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  1. sandship307

    Is social anxiety disorder considered a disability? Ok the only reason im saying this is because if i get put in a social situation or a job where I’ve to talk to people I’ll have panic attacks. I would like to get on disability because I’m 100% positive i wouldn't be able to hold down a job.i also have angry problems and if i had a job i would get mad at the boss telling me what to do. Im not good under pressure or stress i would easily have a stroke or heart attack. So could i get on disability?

  2. kirban412

    I bought this blog to help me deal with Social Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, and depression.This blog could serve as a nice introduction to mindfulness meditation. The first few chapters detail some of the research that has come out concerning the impact of mindfulness on anxiety and anxiety disorders.It was rather skimpy on some details; specifically, how one can tie all of this mindfulness into reducing or dealing with anxiety. The author takes up an entire one chapter – one – in dealing with this specifically. Much of the blog’s content can be found in Jon Kabat-Zinn’s wonderful blog, “Full Catastrophe Living”, which is also much more detailed. I recommend that the customer look into that blog first, and then supplement his reading with this one second.

  3. kirban412

    Yes its a disability, but not necessarily eligible for SSDI/SSI’ve you tried working with vocational rehab? Have you tried meds? Therapy? How do you know you could have a stroke.heart attack–has a doctor told you….for most people mental health issues aren’t a physical threat. You would have to show that you tried to treat it and that you have explored different job options…. What about a maintenance guy who works overnight in an empty office building I love when people suggest online jobs–ask them to name a legit one…that an average person could do…… Some legit online jobs still involve interacting with others–via IM or phone There is not a LOT of jobs that would fit…but there are some… People have gotten disability for social anxiety—someone said its just shyness—-but thats wrong– i was painfully shy as a child….social anxiety is much more than that

  4. kabec347

    Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue I’m an evangelically-minded United Methodist pastor working on my Doctor of Ministry at Asbury Theological Seminary. It was through this program that I encountered this blog. As I read it, I had an “Aha!” moment on every page. Repeatedly, I found myself saying, “Now I understand why this happened…why s/he said this…why I felt that…” Steinke has specialized in making the Family Systems theory of Murray Bowen, as taught by his personal mentor Edwin Friedman, accessible to and practical for Christian leaders and congregations. He accomplishes this task exceedingly well, not only in this blog, but in “Healthy Congregations” and “How Your Church Family Works.” I heartily recommend any of these 3 blogs to any congregational leader (lay or clergy) who wants to understand the emotional dynamics that drive the anxiety, tension, and conflict in so many congregations. Steinke’s (and Bowen’s and Friedman’s) advice to leaders could be summarized in 3 simple statements: 1- Regulate your anxiety; 2- Define or differentiate yourself in terms of values and beliefs; 3- Stay in touch with the people in the midst of their issues. These are simple to say, but not so simple to DO. You’ll have to read the blog(s) to gain

  5. brendf534

    I'm not sure if you could get on disability or not, but social anxiety disorder IS a disability. Absolutely. Though maybe not the common definition of a disability, it’s one. SA has prevented me from going to college normally, it keeps me home bound most of the time, and has affected my ability at jobs as well.

  6. anoliv126

    This is not a self help blog. It’s a therapist’s guide on how to present an evidence based protocol to a client dealing with social anxiety. If you’re going to complete a protocol of this treatment with a client, you should also purchase the workbook by the same name. The research on this model and protocol are well established. It presents information in a way that someone minimally trained in CBT can relay the message to the client. It’s a great resource that provides good examples, scenarios, diagrams and information. A must have manual for working with social anxiety.

  7. margarch455

    No . Their are a lot of jobs that you can still do without having to be around others all the time. Your condition might impair you , however it’ll not get you on social security disability.

  8. joyo342

    Written by pre-eminent researcher-clinicians in social anxiety, this workbook takes the reader step-by-step through their straightforward cognitive-behavioral treatment program. It’s replete with examples, exercises, and homework assignments. For the therapist and client alike, this is a valuable adjunct to therapy.

  9. normaste708

    It's not a disability. You won't get disability because there are alternative careers. Like working online from home.