Social Anxiety Support Groups in India

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Therapist led | 4-6 sessions | Done in small groups

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Support Groups for Social Anxiety

Living with social anxiety can feel like carrying an invisible weight every day. It can make your day-to-day routine more difficult than it's supposed to be. You must have felt the nervousness right before a social gathering or public presentation. The constant sweating, the heart racing, sometimes even the limbs turning cold, and your body shivering to the bones. It's that sinking feeling when you enter the room and your mind just goes like, 'Everyone's judging you. ' If you have social anxiety, you may have cancelled plans, replayed conversations in your head, and may have practiced what to say on a phone call before actually acting on it. This fear of being embarrassed, judged, or rejected can go way deeper than imagined, which might leave you feeling alone, isolated, and trapped inside your own mind. 

These struggles might go unseen by others, but the cycle can be really mentally exhausting and challenging to function effectively. It not only affects your social life but also holds you back in your professional life, interpersonal relationships, and, most importantly, how you feel about yourself.

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What you get:

  • Unlimited Support Groups – Join any eligible group throughout the year at no extra cost.
  • Exclusive Weekly Series – Join our weekly Women/Men Unfiltered sessions on relationships, career, identity, and mental health.
  • 24 Free Peer Calls – Connect one-on-one with other members for support and shared experiences.
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How are support groups a game-changer for individuals with social anxiety?

You might wonder, "How will talking to a few strangers online help me with what I'm dealing with?" and that's completely understandable! It can feel scary to openly speak up about such things. It might look like a paradox, but this is what makes a support group impactful. 

In a support group for social anxiety, you encounter others who understand the awkwardness, the overthinking, and the restlessness that social situations bring in because they have experienced the same things in different fonts. You hear stories about people who must have experienced more or less similar emotions: looking away awkwardly to avoid eye contact, scrolling through apps on the phone to run away from small talk, or just avoiding participating in something that you like because you might feel judged in a social setting. In this space, you not only share similar experiences but also acquire effective skills and helpful techniques shared by the experienced therapists. In a social anxiety support group, people will not pretend to be "just fine", there won't be awkward silence, because at the end of the day, everyone in this space will know exactly how it feels. 

The wide scope of support groups for those with social anxiety

Social Anxiety rarely walks into the room alone. It often brings in emotional and mental health-related challenges that would make your mind an uncomfortable space. Soulup provides a range of support groups designed to tackle these interconnected challenges: 

  • Anxiety and overthinking can trap you in a cycle of endless "what if" scenarios.
  • Body image issues often lead to feeling self-conscious about one's appearance.
  • Networking at the workplace and worrying about maintaining peer bonds. 
  • Making friends or dating may feel like climbing a rock due to fear of rejection.
  • Emotional dysregulation looks like an emotional rollercoaster, where one moment is totally fine, and the next minute, you're absolutely overwhelmed. 
  • Maintaining boundaries, which is tackled in social anxiety support groups, helps you protect your peace without feeling guilty.

Who can join support groups for social anxiety?

Anyone looking to improve how they feel, whether you're directly struggling with social anxiety or one of the issues above. The groups are small, consisting of only 5 to 6 individuals, to maintain an intimate and supportive setting. They hold meetings on Zoom, so you don't need to leave home or venture out of your comfort zone. 

Since the groups are led by experienced therapists, you're not simply venting; you're acquiring effective skills and techniques that can assist you in managing anxiety, relating to others, and establishing confidence over time. It's a blend of support and therapy all at once.

Why SoulUp Groups Could Be Just What You're Looking For

  • Small groups: (5-6 people) so it doesn't feel overwhelming and provides the space for richer discussions. 
  • Online meets, on Zoom:  no commute, no departure from your safe haven.
  • Facilitated by experienced therapists who thoroughly understand what you're experiencing.
  • A safe space that's more like a community than a clinic.

Finding Your Way Forward with SoulUp

Social anxiety can make life lonely, confusing, and frustrating. But it doesn't have to be that way forever. Groups like SoulUp provide a place where you can gradually, safely, and steadily begin to regain confidence, connect with others, and reclaim control.

If you're ready to stop feeling stuck in your head and begin feeling seen, heard, and supported, these groups could be just what you need.

FAQs

What are SoulUp Groups?

At SoulUp, you'll meet people who get what you're going through and might be living some of the same realities. People looking for extraordinary conversations, just like you.

✔️ Small group, 6-8 people

✔️ Every meeting led by a world-class facilitator

✔️ Weekly 75-minute online video sessions

What happens in a group session?

While the format can vary as per topic, here’s a flow that most sessions follow

Check In. Participants check-in with each others' feelings and answer the prompt given by the facilitator if any.

Conversation. Your facilitator will guide the group in a free-flowing conversation—with the goal of sharing openly, talking honestly, and deep emotional connection.

Check Out. Participants share what they're taking away from the session.

What am I going to get out of this?

Participants say that they feel heard, understood, more in control, and a feeling that you’ve got people rooting for you. By talking about your emotions and what's going on in your life, you'll realise that you're not alone and get ideas for how to improve your situation.