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The fear of being seen: 5 psychological tricks used to hide social anxiety on first dates

Nearly 4 out of 5 millennials and Gen Zers say dating stresses them out, and nearly half said they don't date at all due to ...
Time

Stop Saying These 5 Things to People With Social Anxiety

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Social anxiety can make any gathering feel daunting. Long before someone steps foot in a crowded party, ...
Psychology Today

3 Simple Steps to Ease Social Anxiety

For years, I used alcohol to quiet the little voice in my head that whispers, “You are too boring”, “you always say the wrong thing”, and “Stop sounding so stupid!” People often think social anxiety ...
Self

6 Signs of Social Anxiety That Are Easy to Mistake for ‘Shyness’

Feeling nervous or overstimulated during what’s supposed to be a “fun” social situation isn’t unusual. Some people are just naturally shy. Others may experience signs of social anxiety—and the tricky ...
Psychology Today

What Is Social Anxiety Really Trying to Tell You?

You’ve been invited to a party this weekend. The butterflies kick in and excitement registers, but this is quickly replaced with something else. The mere thought of going sets off a chain reaction ...