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Embracing Social Anxiety as a Sign of Caring and Connection
Feeling anxious about what others think and caring about how we treat others can be functional and helpful in motivating us to consider others' feelings, regulate our behavior, and become more considerate and aware in society. Reframing social anxiety as a positive force that encourages us to care for everyone can help us acknowledge these feelings, accept them, and strive to care in a constructive manner. Thus, feeling anxiety is a reflection of caring and being connected to people.