Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them
Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.
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"People think they have a personality flaw. They internalise it rather than seeing it as a recognisable condition that they can get help for."
— Neil Greening , Activist
"People with social anxiety often monitor themselves constantly during social situations. Am I blushing? Do I sound stupid? Do I look nervous?"
— Prof David Clark , Academic
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Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.
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