基础术语:理解社交恐惧症
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Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
官方医学名称,缩写为SAD,区别于普通害羞(shyness),它是一种需要干预的心理健康问题。
例句:He was diagnosed with social anxiety disorder at 20. -
Anxiety Attack / Panic Attack
焦虑发作或恐慌发作,表现为心悸、出汗等生理反应。
例句:She had a panic attack before the presentation. -
Avoidance Behavior
回避行为,指刻意避开社交场合以减轻焦虑。
例句:His avoidance behavior made him decline all invitations. -
Overthinking / Rumination
过度思考或反复纠结,常见于社交恐惧者事后分析自己的言行。
例句:Rumination about the conversation kept her awake.
症状描述:如何用英语表达感受
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Physical Symptoms(生理症状)
- Sweating profusely(大量出汗)
- Trembling voice(声音颤抖)
- Shortness of breath(呼吸急促)
- Nausea(恶心)
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Emotional States(情绪状态)
- Self-conscious(过度自我意识)
例句:I feel overly self-conscious in crowds. - Fear of judgment(害怕被评判)
例句:Her fear of judgment stops her from speaking up. - Dread(强烈恐惧)
例句:He felt dread at the thought of small talk.
- Self-conscious(过度自我意识)
实用场景:应对社交的英语表达
提前准备与自我鼓励
- "I need a moment to gather my thoughts."
(我需要一点时间整理思路。) - "It’s okay to take small steps."
(慢慢来没关系。)
解释自身需求
- "I struggle with social situations—could we chat one-on-one?"
(我在社交场合有些困难,能单独聊吗?) - "I might need breaks during the event."
(我可能需要在活动中休息几次。)
寻求专业帮助
- "I’d like to explore therapy options."
(我想了解治疗选择。) - "Are there support groups for social anxiety?"
(有社交焦虑的支持小组吗?)
文化差异:英语国家的社交习惯
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Small Talk(闲聊)
英语文化中常见,话题包括天气(weather)、周末计划(weekend plans)等,可提前准备几个通用回答:- "It’s been quite rainy lately!"
- "How about you?"(反问对方避免冷场)
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Personal Space(个人空间)
在英语国家,保持一定身体距离是礼貌,若感到不适,可以说:
"I prefer a bit more space, thanks."
正向词汇:缓解焦虑的英语表达
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Grounding Techniques(安抚技巧)
- "Name 5 things you see."(说出看到的5样东西)
- "Breathe in for 4 counts."(吸气数4下)
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Affirmations(积极暗示)
- "I am capable."(我有能力。)
- "This feeling will pass."(这种感受会过去。)