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Social Anxiety And The Four Temperaments

Ever since I learned about the "Four Temperaments", my eyes have been opened. The impact on me and my social anxiety were very noticeable.

People with SA are often concerned, even terrified, of what other people think of them, and are quite sensitive to the reactions and actions of others. However, learning about the four temperaments gives us a better insight into what is really going on in each other's heads. So, what are the “four temperaments” you ask? It is a theory of psychology that arose from the concept of the "four senses of humor" from 460-370 BC.

Basically, there are four personality categories: sanguine, melancholic, choleric, and phlegmatic. While you will most likely find that you have traits from all four, most people will have significantly more in one or two categories.

Here's a summary of the four categories and how understanding them can help you realize that what you're interpreting isn't really what the other person might think:

Optimistic Sanguine is an extrovert, a talker, an optimist.

They are the life of the party, the center of attention, and love to chat. They are also sometimes known to be forgetful and disorganized. Someone with social anxiety may find this outgoing and carefree personality type intimidating. Sanguine personalities can tend to say things without thinking them through first. Usually what they say is not meant to be hurtful and some individuals may not understand how someone could have social anxiety. They can make fun of things that others find embarrassing (but Sanguinis don't really see it that way). If they say something offensive, take it with a grain of salt because they probably didn't mean it the way you interpreted it.

On the other hand, Sanguinis is the best type of person to talk to if you really don't talk much. They'll appreciate being a good listener, and you'll appreciate not having to say much. Melancholy is an introvert, a thinker, and a pessimist.

They are analysts, perfectionists, and generally serious people. They can also take things too personally and be oversensitive. A melancholic personality will often react negatively to things. If he shoots down something you say, it might not be as personal as you think. They often see the worst in things and may not even realize they've offended you (I'm in that category, I can certainly vouch for that).

Sometimes this personality can be very precise and irritable when it comes to neatness and perfection. If this happens, just smile knowingly as you realize that this is very typical melancholy behavior. On the other hand, people with melancholic traits are also passionate, caring, and loving. They are quite open and many are willing to empathize or discuss deep topics. Choleric A choleric is an extrovert, a worker, and an optimist. They are born leaders, strong-willed and quick to act.

They can also put pressure on others and seem bossy at times. Choleric can sometimes be the scariest people if they have social anxiety. They will talk tough, push their opinions and tell you what to do. However, be aware that more often than not, a choleric person is not trying to offend you.

They are who they are and they are unlikely to know they offended you and have moved on and forgotten about it while you dwell on it for weeks. A Choleric/Sang vinic can often be the type to judge or make fun of others while smiling and making fun of it all. Smile and go with it because they are not trying to hurt you and their words are probably much harsher than what they really mean. Some individuals with this personality type also believe they are the best and work hard to stay there.

If a choleric person compliments you at all, you know you must have done something right. Be proud of the choleric who acknowledges the good you have done because he really means it. Phlegmatic A phlegmatic is an introvert, an observer, a pessimist. They are undemanding, generally quiet and prefer to avoid conflict. However, they can sometimes be difficult to communicate with and are very indecisive. A phlegmatic person is probably the last person you'll have conflicts with, but if you have social anxiety, even these types can seem intimidating. Phlegmatic tend to hide their emotions and prefer to listen rather than talk, so be careful not to misconstrue this to mean they don't want to be around you. They are very forgiving people and nice to hang out with.

I've always felt much more comfortable talking to a laid-back phlegmatic (unfortunately, I'm also a phlegmatic, so we can never decide on anything!). You could be making common anxiety mistakes and not realize it. Check your anxiety symptoms here and see what common mistakes you might be making if you have anxiety.

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Histamine and methylation imbalance is an under-recognized cause of anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. When histamine imbalance is diagnosed and properly treated, it can be a very effective treatment for anxiety and depression. To find out the symptoms of low and high histamine, read on.

What is histamine?

Histamine is most well-known for its involvement in allergic reactions. When released in the body, it causes itching, sneezing, increased mucus production, and nasal congestion. If you suffer from allergies, these common symptoms are all too familiar.

But did you know that histamine can also play a role in mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety? Diagnosing and treating these imbalances may be the key to finding effective treatments for depression.

Histamine and the brain

Histamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain, similar to serotonin and dopamine. Histamine is essential for arousal, alertness, learning, memory, appetite and pain perception. Therefore, histamine imbalances can manifest as mental illness, fatigue, eating disorders, self-harm, or addictive behaviors.

Histamine imbalance, anxiety, and depression

Low and high histamine levels are implicated in many mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, autism, alcoholism, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Low histamine is often referred to as histapenia and over methylation, while high histamine is referred to as histadelia and hypomethylation.

Typical signs and symptoms of low histamine include:

1.               Depression
2.     Eczema
3.     Dry skin
4.     High Anxiety
5.     High panic
6.     Nervousness
7.     Too suspicious
8.     High pain tolerance
9.     Low desire for sex
10.  Difficult orgasm
11.  Fatigue
12.  Gaining weight

Typical signs and symptoms of high histamine include:

a.       a   Depression
b.     Allergy
c.      Headaches
d.     Obsession
e.      phobia
f.      High internal tension
g.     Compulsive
h.     Sensitive to the pain
i.       Cry easily
j.       High sex drive
k.     Stomach aches, cramps, ulcers, and nausea
l.       High metabolism
m.   High histamine tends to run in families.

If you suffer from depression, anxiety, or another mental disorder, you may have a histamine (or methylation) imbalance. In those who appear to have a genetic vulnerability, that is, multiple family members with mental disorders, investigation for high histamine (hypomethylation) imbalance should be strongly considered.

Histamine imbalance, once diagnosed, can be treated with nutritional supplements under the guidance of a trained health professional. Although histamine imbalances are thought to be the cause of mental disorders, treating them can lead to effective medications for depression.

 

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