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Social Anxiety's Paradoxical Strength
- Social anxiety can cause high-quality work due to fear of failure despite difficulty in social interactions.
- It often leads to negative misinterpretations of personality like being seen as aloof or lazy.
Core of Social Anxiety
- Social anxiety stems from the false belief of a fatal personal flaw that must be hidden.
- This perceived flaw is exaggerated or untrue, causing fear of rejection or judgment.
Social Anxiety vs. Introversion
- Social anxiety is distinct from introversion; introversion is a personality trait, social anxiety is fear-driven.
- Extraverts can also experience social anxiety despite thriving culturally in social environments.