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An Antidote to Social Anxiety
Insights from a social anxiety coach and hypnotherapist who overcame social anxiety and can help you do the same
If you’ve ever felt your skin crawl, your palms sweat, and your mind freeze up when you think about going into a social situation, then this post may be just the antidote for you!
Social anxiety can influence every aspect of your day-to-day life — it can make it difficult to concentrate and take decisive action in other parts of life. But luckily, there are ways to tackle these feelings of inadequacy head-on and come out the other side feeling like yourself again.
What Is Social Anxiety?
You may sometimes feel nervous before entering a social situation; you may even have thoughts of “failing” or being judged by your peers. You feel a twinge of fear when you think about interacting with people. While these feelings may not always be rational or logical, they are as real as any other kind of anxiety that happens when you try to adjust to changes in your life.
Causes of social anxiety
The thing about anxiety and stress is that there are numerous causes. While we all know social anxiety can be triggered by external factors, such as a situation or problem…
