Quick, shallow breaths. Clammy, shaking palms. Feeling like the world is closing in around you. We all experience anxiety from time to time — but what happens when anxiety becomes more than just a transient feeling? An astounding number of people suffer from a clinical anxiety disorder every year: 40 million Americans, or approximately 18% […]
If you grew up shy, then you’re probably familiar with the more obvious symptoms of social anxiety: blushing, clammy palms, refusal to speak to strangers. But what happens when normal childhood shyness becomes a full-blown psychological disorder? Social anxiety disorder, otherwise known as ‘social phobia’ or ‘social anxiety,’ develops when a person’s fear of facing […]