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Beyond Shyness: What to Know About Social Anxiety Disorder

By Barbara Stepko — 2021

Symptoms and causes of this common condition and how it’s treated

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Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

While many people with social anxiety disorder recognize that their fear of being around people may be excessive or unreasonable, they are unable to overcome it.

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Psychology Today Staff
2021
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What Is Social Anxiety?

In the age of the digital hermit, a psychologist explains what it means to avoid other people—and what to do about it.

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Olga Khazan
2015
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After Years of Debilitating Social Anxiety, a Special Tool Changed My Life

Unpacking the fear through CBT also involves learning how to realistically evaluate anxiety, become more emotionally resilient, and shift one’s attention in social settings to being fully present and engaged.

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Kristen Rogers
2022
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Understanding the Causes of Social Anxiety Disorder

There is no single cause of SAD. In most people, the disorder is the result of a combination of factors.

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Arlin Cuncic
2021
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What Is Social Anxiety Disorder?

SAD is one of the most common mental disorders, with up to 13% of the general population experiencing symptoms at some point in their life.

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Arlin Cuncic
2022
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What Is Social Anxiety Disorder or Social Phobia?

Social anxiety disorder affects about 5.3 million people in the United States. Here’s how to know if your social silence has gone beyond shyness to a point where you need to see a doctor.

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WebMD staff
2021
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Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

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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Mayo Clinic
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Are Asperger’s Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder the Same?

While often confused, Asperger’s and social anxiety are different

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Arlin Cuncic
2021
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Being a Parent When You Have Anxiety

I was diagnosed as a teenager with generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety. Everything gave me anxiety: people, schoolwork, making decisions—it all made me panic. Over time, I learned strategies to handle my anxiety. Then I had kids.

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Vanna Winters
2019
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Positive Affirmations for Social Anxiety

If you live with social anxiety disorder (SAD), you might consider using positive affirmations as a way to improve your self-esteem and reduce anxiety.

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Arlin Cuncic
2020
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