Tag: social anxiety
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Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Safety Behaviours In Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is a fear of negative evaluation. For example, being worried that other people thinking that I’m “stupid, boring, or worthless.” This fear of social situations goes from being just shy to social anxiety disorder when it starts affecting our lives. For example, avoiding an interview that might have landed you a job that…
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Should I Tell The Interviewer That I Have Social Anxiety?
Social anxiety and the job interview People often wonder how much self-disclosure is appropriate for job interviews. Would it be better to come right out and be honest about their struggles and weaknesses? Or is it more appropriate to avoid saying anything that could negatively affect their chances of finding employment? These considerations may be…
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When Is Social Anxiety A Problem? A Therapist Perspective
Shyness vs Social Anxiety Disorder People who are naturally shy may come to eventually question whether their social anxiety is a problem. At what point does normal shyness become social anxiety disorder? Shyness can manifest itself in many ways. For some, it may be striking conversation with peers. For others, it may be getting up…
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Why We Feel Embarrassed Just Existing In Social Anxiety
Walking in public with unconfidence For people with social anxiety disorder, there may be times when we are walking down the street minding our own business. Suddenly, we start feeling super self-conscious, being very aware of how we are walking, what our facial expression is like, how we look, and whether other people are staring…
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Six Common Anxiety Disorders: Causes and Treatments
Common features of anxiety disorder Everyone experiences anxiety to a certain extent. However, there are instances where anxiety becomes too excessive, pervasive, and/or prolonged that it disrupts everyday life. This is when regular anxiety moves into the disordered category. In this post, I will discuss six common anxiety disorders, their causes, and provide some information…
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