Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Shyness
Social anxiety disorder is a persistent fear of scrutiny or humiliation, with avoidance or marked distress and real-life impairment, beyond
Social anxiety disorder is a persistent fear of scrutiny or humiliation, with avoidance or marked distress and real-life impairment, beyond
A hypothetical worker sends an email with a typo and immediately predicts losing the job. Catastrophizing means assuming the worst
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Getting anxiety medication starts with an evaluation by a licensed clinician, who reviews symptoms, medical history, and current medicines. A