The Anxious Perfectionist Book Summary: Top 3 Insights
Michael Twohig, PhD, is a psychology professor, and he has authored/co-authored more than 200 research papers…
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The Four Noble Truths of Love book summary: 3 profound insights
If you’re socially anxious and you want to date — or you are dating — you might love this book like I did…
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Research: 3 surprising benefits of social anxiety
“A socially anxious person is very likely a person yearning to connect with others. You hurt where you care…” – Dr. Steven C. Hayes
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Research: Social anxiety increases perfectionism. Why that can be a problem.
Perfectionistic thoughts are almost always judgmental, harsh, and even angry. According to therapists, here’s what you can do about them…
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Overcoming Anticipatory Anxiety Book Summary: 3 Insights
With 80 years of combined experience as therapists, Sally M. Winston, PsyD, and Martin N. Seif, PhD, have a lot to share…
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‘Barbie’ might be the movie of the year for social anxiety
Barbie is actually a movie about mental health, specifically our social anxiety around “not good enough”…
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Rejection Proof Book Summary: 4 Powerful Insights
While Jia Jiang isn’t a psychologist, he has a wealth of real-world experience. He started a blog, 100 Days of Rejection Therapy, to face his fear of getting rejected…
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I said hi to 50 strangers in 30 minutes. Here’s what I learned
It was a lot more uncomfortable and enlightening than I thought. Four things I learned…
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The Solution To Social Anxiety Book Summary: 3 Powerful Insights
This was the first self-help book on social anxiety that I got, and when I reread it recently, here are three insights…
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How To Be Yourself Book Summary: 4 Powerful Insights
Not only did Dr. Ellen Hendriksen complete her training at Harvard Medical School, she is also a faculty member at Boston University’s Center for Anxiety…
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Dating Without Fear Book Summary: 3 Powerful Insights
When it comes to helping people work through their dating anxiety, Dr. Thomas Smithyman is one of the best experts out there…
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12 relatable songs about social anxiety to help you heal
Given the power of music, here’s a list of songs that I curated with the help of multiple therapists.
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Why am I so bad at talking to people?
I’ve asked myself this question so many times. Here’s the truth I realized…
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Can teletherapy work for social anxiety? Yes (what you should know)
Research shows that teletherapy is just as effective as in-person therapy. But here’s what you do need to know…
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26 famous people who opened up about social anxiety
Even ultra-successful people like Ed Sheeran, Gandhi, and Barbra Streisand have social anxiety. You’re not alone!
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Avoidance: how it makes social anxiety worse
Excessive avoidance is a hallmark of social anxiety disorder. But here’s what a lot of people miss…
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Why do I rehearse conversations before they happen?
Just how helpful is mental rehearsal in communication or social situations? Here’s what the research says…
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What happens to the brain during social anxiety?
What parts of the brain are affected by social anxiety? And what can you do about it?
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4 simple self-care tips when you’re socially anxious
I’ve had social anxiety since young, and while I love therapy, I’ve also come to appreciate the importance of self-care…
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What is social anxiety disorder? Stats, signs, symptoms
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is the persistent anxiety, fear, and avoidance of social judgment. APA says…
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