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Social anxiety: Signs to watch out for
From avoiding social situations to having difficulty in continuing conversations, here are a few signs of social anxiety to watch out for.
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Social anxiety can be very difficult to manage. It usually stems from the fear of having to go around a lot of people. "Social anxiety can be crippling and cause you to feel alone and isolated. You may even dread being in social situations or avoid them altogether. You may know your anxiety and fear in social situations seems irrational, but still struggle with intense symptoms that are difficult to manage," wrote Therapist Carrie Howard as she pointed out the signs.(Unsplash)
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Social anxiety shows up as trembling, sweating and the feeling of blushing in public. (Unsplash)
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Sometimes we may feel extremely self-conscious when we are around a lot of people – this feeling can restrict us from behaving normally and being comfortable. (Unsplash)
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When we feel anxious, we get the urge to avoid social situations and people in general. (Unsplash)
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We also have difficulty in maintaining eye contact or carrying forward a conversation. (Unsplash)
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