There is a profound difference between shyness and having social anxiety. When you experience extreme self-consciousness when speaking to others or being in public, it can be disparaging to have someone tell you “get over it.” Social anxiety is a mental health disorder that can significantly affect a person’s ability to function in daily social […]
Tag Archives: Social Anxiety
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Jan
Jan
There are many factors that can lead you to develop substance abuse disorder whether it is the environment we live in or genetics. Neuroscientist Rachel Wurzman believes another factor can be loneliness. By learning about the link between loneliness and addiction, we can promote communities to reach out to each other and further prevent the […]
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Jul
Jul
Mealtimes can be anxiety-provoking for practically anyone. There are many social eating situations over which people sometimes experience anxiety. Many people anxiously anticipate meals with coworkers, clients, a wedding rehearsal dinner or an attractive coworker’s birthday bash. But for people with social anxiety disorder (SAD) and related eating disorders, dinners with others can be both […]