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Why you feel anxious socializing (and what to do about it) | Fallon Goodman

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The Myth of Social Anxiety

Social anxiety is not just something you grow out of. It doesn't magically disappear when you graduate middle school or high school. Social anxiety can influence every aspect of a person's life. Ricky Williams, star NFL running back, struggled with social anxiety and because of it, he had difficulty interacting with teammates,. The real tragedy of social anxiety is that it robs individuals of their greatest resource, other people. In our modern world, it is harder than ever to manage social anxiety. We are loandlier, more depressed, and more socially anxious than ever.

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