Some people love being the life of the party. Others hate being the center of attention. Whether it’s you or someone that you love – do you avoid interpersonal relationships? Hate being introduced to other people? Or being teased and criticized? If a person usually becomes irrationally anxious in social situations, but seems better when they are alone, then "social anxiety" may be the problem. Social anxiety is more than just being a little shy. It’s the fear of interaction with other people that brings on self-consciousness, feelings of being negatively judged and evaluated, and, as a result,
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