5 Ways to deal with social anxiety on your own If you suffer from social anxiety, you will fear certain situations. This can vary from person to person. Some fear speaking in front of a group of people. Some fear meeting new people. While other fears going to parties or other types of social events. In whichever situation you fear arises, you’ll probably experience sweating, flushing, feeling your heart race, or other symptoms of anxiety. One of the primary symptoms you will feel is thinking others will judge you or find you lacking in some way. Not to worry, though. No matter what your symptoms are or where they hit you, there are things you can do on your own to deal with social anxiety. 1. 1. Deep Muscle Relaxation: Learning to physically relax is one of the best ways to combat anxiety. It’s impossible to feel both relaxed and anxious. For deep muscle relaxation, tense and then relax the major muscle group of your body, beginning with your feet and working ...