I've been in similar situations since I was 16 it seems like. I'm always self-conscious of what others think, I feel I'm constantly being judged (when it's not even the case) and it takes a long...

I had a friend with similar symptoms. She couldn't stand being in a house by herself, let alone a room at times. She eventually went to a therapist and during her sessions I would go over and stay...

Good point about relaxing your mind as much as possible. I try taking deep breaths, closing my eyes and putting myself in the most serene memory possible. It works most of the time.

I had a monstrous panic attack over the weekend and had a headache so intense I had to take high-dose pain pills and eventually fell asleep. It was a horrible feeling because the pain and stress...

I'm sorry to hear he called you that. A lot of times people can be good-natured and say things out of context when they think they're trying to help.

I'm sorry to hear that. Best thing I could suggest is talking about it with your spouse or seeking counseling or maybe take a trip out of your normal routines, maybe go overseas?

Hi Liam! I'm so happy you're feeling better and yes, social anxiety is a disorder misdiagnosed by professionals and perceptions from friends and family. The best thing to do is have the best...

I kinda developed the same pattern a couple years back where I was trying to be too snarky with my friends, saying things like I never want to get married or have kids, which really wasn't the truth....

Many of my friends don't understand social anxiety and think I'm just being quiet and shutting myself off for no reason. They don't understand that it's a disorder that's hard to talk about because,...

The one thing I quickly realized when it comes to establishing a comfortable vibe among coworkers is that you should always try to eat lunch with the office at least 3 days a week, if not the entire...

I did that so much in high school. For one, my car wasn't the greatest to go on the highway, but moreover I would always try and hitch rides with my buddies when we went long distances because I...

I have many of those fears of driving, especially on the highway during rush hour. I tense up and get really frustrated for no reason.