Understanding Social Anxiety
Many people walk through life unaware that their feelings of social discomfort are linked to social anxiety, often believing they are alone in their struggles. A staggering 40% of Americans identify as shy, with 13% experiencing clinically significant social anxiety. The conversation explores the connection between social anxiety and personality types, as well as the potential genetic factors that contribute to this common psychological challenge.In this clip
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Quiet The Inner Critic and Rise Above Anxiety. With Dr. Ellen Hendriksen. Part one.
Related Questions
How does social anxiety begin?
I am very sensitive in nature, and I suspect this is the reason behind my mild social anxiety. What happens to me is that whenever I am asked a question or put in a situation where I need to answer a question in front of a human being or a group of people, I end up getting really anxious, especially when the question is related to arithmetic. On the other hand, when I am alone, I can solve the same questions pretty easily. What can I do about my social anxiety?