Module Three recognizing symptoms in others. If you were one of the few people that do not suffer from some sort of anxiety, then chances are you know someone who does. But could you recognize the symptoms in someone else if they had some sort of anxiety problem? Would you know what to look for? Sometimes it takes someone on the other side to recognize the symptoms and others and offer their help before the victim themselves can realize they have a problem. Avoiding social situations.

Avoiding different types of social situations is a common symptom of social anxiety disorder. Many people can fear a variety of social or public situations including public parties or events, group meetings, or even having to give a presentation to a large group. They will often find excuses to avoid getting into the situation or will simply avoid it all together. When you think of the people you work with, do you think of anyone in between That displays this kind of behavior. Do you have that team member that shies away from the group, or maybe they are not there when it is time to present the project? If so, you may have someone in your group that is trying at all costs to avoid these social situations and may need your help to overcome it.

Difficulty in accepting negative feedback. Someone who suffers from some sort of anxiety disorder often has trouble accepting any form of negative feedback, since they fear any type of rejection or judgment. Whether it is from a co worker or from management. Any negative feedback or constructive criticism offered will most likely be combated or simply ignored. The employee often takes the negative feedback as a form of judgment being passed on them, which in turn can heighten their feeling of being scrutinized or embarrassed. When preparing to speak with someone you suspect may not take the information very well practice what you were going to say ahead of time and check for key positive terms and phrases.

If possible, keep negative terms to a minimum, gauge how the employer reacts to what you have to say, and take the time to talk it out with them if needed. Sometime you may have to check back with them to make sure they have understood what you were trying to say. Tips approach with caution prepare wording ahead of time. Note how the employee receives the information. Follow up as needed, ensure the information was taken in difficulty in focusing on tasks. It is normal to lack concentration or focus at work, especially since there is normally more than one thing that needs our attention.

But if someone has difficulty focusing on several projects, Or even one main project, it's normally due to some type of anxiety. External distractions, such as coworkers or office noises can cause distractions for people with anxiety, since they tend to focus on the area around them and make assumptions about their surroundings. Are they talking about me? Or is that my computer making that noise. However, they can also have internal distractions that we may not be able to see such as hunger, paranoia, or even intimidation. Although we cannot always fix these distractions or the employees problems, we can offer assistance to them in hopes it will help in some way.

Ways to offer help. Offer to work with them on a project if available. Let them know you're available for questions or concerns. Try to ensure that your work area doesn't contribute to their distractions. ie turn down any music or speak softly when talking with others. irrational fears.

It is normal to have some fears or concerns at work. But when these fears begin to control our behavior or seem to have no basis, and then they can interfere with our performance, and even affect those around us. Many people actually can recognize that their fears are irrational or have no reasoning, but they cannot seem to control it or change how they feel about it. Some of an employee's irrational fears can include a fear of missing a project deadline when they have completed the assignment, or being fired without direct cause. This person will often appear anxious all the time or may try to overcompensate for things, since this makes them feel as though they cannot be targeted. If this type of person isn't addressed quickly, their fear may overcome their ability to work and they will not be able to function in the office.