By Mayo Clinic
Social anxiety disorder can be a chronic mental health condition, but learning coping skills in psychotherapy and taking medications can help you gain confidence and improve your ability to interact with others.
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The idea behind hypnosis revolves around altering a person’s brainwaves, allowing them to tap into resources within themselves that they cannot reach when fully conscious. Research shows that the approach can help some individuals manage their anxiety.
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Anxiety disorders affect 40 million Americans each year, which makes anxiety the most common mental illness in the United States. There are many well-known forms of treatment for anxiety disorders including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, medication.
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