I found a post on the Social Anxiety subreddit entitled “Would you rather receive 1 million dollars or be cured from social anxiety?” I thought the answer would be heavily one sided…but it’s not. Lots of people make good points on taking the money and there’s also good points on people taking the cure for social anxiety instead of the money. Which would you choose?
This blog post explores Jordan Peterson's insights on social anxiety. It emphasizes the tendency to hunch over as a defense mechanism and the resulting self-focused thoughts that intensify anxiety. Instead of trying to stop self-centered thinking, the post suggests observing others and their non-verbal cues to shift the focus away from oneself.
What's the greatest piece of advice you've received for your social anxiety? That's the question I asked on the social anxiety subreddit. It received lots of comments detailing people's favorite and greatest tips they have heard for social anxiety. Overall, I'm impressed by the quality of advice.
Explore the history of social anxiety disorder, from ancient times to now. We'll learn about the evolution of social anxiety and how it has changed over time.
Do you have mild, moderate, marked, severe, or very severe social anxiety? You can see your social anxiety score by using the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale!
Join me as I embark on an emotional journey back to high school as I attend my high school reunion after ten long years...with people I never talked to because of social anxiety. I open up about my time in high school, where social anxiety gripped me, especially after transferring to a large public school from a smaller, comfortable setting. Throughout my high school years, I struggled to make genuine connections, leaving me to feel isolated and under the radar.
