What causes social anxiety? (Nature vs. nurture)

[n0rthface]

- Humans are becoming more intelligent, which leads them to overthink everything, which leads to fear of j

no we aren’t, in western societies IQ scores are going down. This is likely due to lack of harsh selection pressure for high intelligence

Opinion | Many developed countries are getting dumber, and the U.S. is likely next

An intelligence crisis could undermine our problem-solving capacities and dim the prospects of the global economy.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Deleted member 14160]

It’s all environmental. I used to be ugly fatcel and rejected and excluded from social interaction. Now I’m close to 5.75-6 psl and people want to be my friend and women strike up conversations in person.

 

[Deleted member 5189]

They are becoming more intelligent, the Flynn Effect is real.

Isn't the Flynn effect where ppl r getting dumber

 

[Deleted member 5189]

no we aren’t, in western societies IQ scores are going down. This is likely due to lack of harsh selection pressure for high intelligence

Opinion | Many developed countries are getting dumber, and the U.S. is likely next

An intelligence crisis could undermine our problem-solving capacities and dim the prospects of the global economy.

www.nbcnews.com

Lack of raw meat and blood

 

[Deleted member 15338]

no they aren’t, in western societies IQ scores are going down. This is likely due to lack of harsh selection pressure for high intelligence

Opinion | Many developed countries are getting dumber, and the U.S. is likely next

An intelligence crisis could undermine our problem-solving capacities and dim the prospects of the global economy.

www.nbcnews.com

Yeah in modern World intelligence means nothing and we dont need to be smart/tough/strong to survive anymore

 

[Deleted member 15338]

Does this study argue against CBT therapy though?

No but it basically says anger/agression is a cure but dont do it because it is toxic ( )

 

[AlexAP]

No but it basically says anger/agression is a cure but dont do it because it is toxic ( )

Why would CBT therapy not a better cure? I can't imagine being nervous doing something the 501th time, so doing it 500 times will help. Of course, it doesn't have to be cold approach, just strike up random conversations with people.

 

[Deleted member 15917]

we dont need to be smart/tough/strong to survive anymore

unless you live in a thirdworld shithole like serbia, bosnia, iraq, ukraine, syria, brazil, etc.

 

[Deleted member 15338]

Why would CBT therapy not a better cure? I can't imagine being nervous doing something the 501th time, so doing it 500 times will help. Of course, it doesn't have to be cold approach, just strike up random conversations with people.

Yeah can be but it is way too shameful imo

 

[AlexAP]

Yeah can be but it is way too shameful imo

Then just become a nude artist to low inhib maxx.

 

[Deleted member 15338]

Then just become a nude artist to low inhib maxx.
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This is retarded and shameful tbh would never do that

 

[fogdart]

Some people say it's genetical. But I don't think it's the only reason, because then there wouldn't be so much more people with anxiety today than just a few decades ago.

First, let's define social anxiety: It's self-shame. Fear of being judged. Why do so many people have it today? Possible reasons:

- Humans are becoming more intelligent, which leads them to overthink everything, which leads to fear of judgement from others.
- Parents aren't teaching their kids how to be mentally strong anymore.
- Life is easier today, so humans don't have to go through many hardships and have more free time, meaning they don't have to be emotionally strong to barely survive.

What's your opinion? And is it nature or nurture?

Social anxiety is more nurture than nature. I agree that there are some people born with naturally low T levels and low levels of other neurotransmitters but the vast cause of social anxiety is due nurture and environment. I grew in West Africa, where social anxiety was almost non-existent because African societies do not coddle people and blame "muh mental health issues". As human beings, we are supposed to cope and overcome adversities. Modern western societies coddle people and have eliminated almost all forms of adversities that humans are supposed to encounter - this has created a bunch of sheltered people who cannot without any adversities without blaming mental health issues and muh anxiety. Growing up in an environment with no adversities coupled with ubiquitous use of technology is a recipe for social anxious people.

 

[AlexAP]

This is retarded and shameful tbh would never do that

I was trolling jfl

 

[AlexAP]

Social anxiety is more nurture than nature. I agree that there are some people born with naturally low T levels and low levels of other neurotransmitters but the vast cause of social anxiety is due nurture and environment. I grew in West Africa, where social anxiety was almost non-existent because African societies do not coddle people and blame "muh mental health issues". As human beings, we are supposed to cope and overcome adversities. Modern western societies coddle people and have eliminated almost all forms of adversities that humans are supposed to encounter - this has created a bunch of sheltered people who cannot without any adversities without blaming mental health issues and muh anxiety. Growing up in an environment with no adversities coupled with ubiquitous use of technology is a recipe for social anxious people.

Yes I agree, I'm sure it's more nurture. This is also the reason why blacks in the U.S. are more NT, they are mor elikely to grow up in the ghettos, so they become less anxious than white kids who grow up under normal circumstances.

 

[Peachy]

If you ever take an amphetamine or even meth like me, you will see that all of your inhibitions will disappear and you will be social as fuck.

So my guess is that social anxiety is caused by low levels of dopamine and norepinephrine.

 

[TsarTsar444]

If you ever take an amphetamine or even meth like me, you will see that all of your inhibitions will disappear and you will be social as fuck.

So my guess is that social anxiety is caused by low levels of dopamine and norepinephrine.

No jfl, thats from the seratonin effect of meth, it releases lots of seratonin in fact, people seem to not know this. Also it releases the least norepinephrine out of stims, which is why it isn't as bad as norepinephrine heavy drugs when it comes to appetite, (norepinephrine inhibits muscle contraction in the intestines therfore your whole gastro tract is shut down)

 

[Peachy]

No jfl, thats from the seratonin effect of meth, it releases lots of seratonin in fact, people seem to not know this. Also it releases the least norepinephrine out of stims, which is why it isn't as bad as norepinephrine heavy drugs when it comes to appetite, (norepinephrine inhibits muscle contraction in the intestines therfore your whole gastro tract is shut down)

The serotonin release is negligible. I did MDMA this Saturday and then Meth the next day. The difference is substantial.

 

[lilhorizontal32]

It’s all environmental. I used to be ugly fatcel and rejected and excluded from social interaction. Now I’m close to 5.75-6 psl and people want to be my friend and women strike up conversations in person.

how did your social anxiety change as a result?