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Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness — Step by Step

Shyness and social anxiety can range from mild to extremely debilitating. They can stop people from developing friendships, working, and even going anywhere in public. Many well-known figures have experienced social anxiety — including Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Michelle Pfeiffer, David Bowie, David Letterman, Nicole Kidman, and Jim Carrey. The more you learn and understand it, the more you can feel in control.

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Cognitive distortions that fuel social anxiety and how to spot themSocial anxiety often feels like a reliable warning system. A brief pause in conversation can seem like proof that something went wrong, while a neutral…
What a social anxiety treatment plan actually looks likeA social anxiety treatment plan is a practical roadmap for reducing fear in social and performance situations. It usually combines education, self-observation,…
The first step to overcoming social anxiety: self-assessmentSocial anxiety can make ordinary interactions feel unusually risky. Speaking in a meeting, greeting a neighbour, making a phone call, or eating around other…
How to Tell If Your Avoidance Is Helping or Hurting YouAvoidance is a common response to social anxiety, shyness, fear, and uncertainty. Skipping a crowded event, delaying a phone call, or staying quiet in a group…
Why social anxiety feels different from just being shyMany people describe themselves as shy, especially in unfamiliar groups or situations that involve attention. Feeling quiet, cautious, or slow to warm up can…

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