National Social Anxiety Center https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:17:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-icon-32x32.png National Social Anxiety Center https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com 32 32 SETTING BOUNDARIES WHILE DATING WITH SOCIAL ANXIETY https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2024/02/20/setting-boundaries-while-dating/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=setting-boundaries-while-dating Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:29:09 +0000 https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/?p=9527 Boundaries are important for us all. They help us to advocate for ourselves, prioritize our well-being and protect our peace. This can be particularly useful when you are dating someone new and getting to know each other. Dating is not just about what your date likes or what they think of you. It is about... Continue reading

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SOCIAL ANXIETY AND THE TRAP OF OUTDATED DATA https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2024/01/21/social-anxiety-and-the-trap-of-outdated-data/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-anxiety-and-the-trap-of-outdated-data Sun, 21 Jan 2024 14:23:04 +0000 https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/?p=9481 It can feel strange to think about our brain lying to us, but that is often what happens when we are dealing with social anxiety disorder. In the throws of social anxiety, our brain takes in information and skews it based on a number of negative assumptions, interpretations, and opinions. Often, this information isn’t accurate.... Continue reading

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TIPS FOR MANAGING SOCIAL ANXIETY IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2023/12/20/social-anxiety-holiday-season-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-anxiety-holiday-season-tips Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:44:22 +0000 https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/?p=9447 The holiday season is upon us. With roots in sacred beliefs and cultural traditions, it is historically a very special time of year, and one where families and friends gather together to share the merriment. To mark the season, old songs such as “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” sung by Andy Williams play... Continue reading

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SOCIAL ANXIETY AND THE PROBLEMATIC METRIC OF SOCIAL COMPARISON https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2023/11/22/social-anxiety-and-the-problematic-metric-of-social-comparison/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-anxiety-and-the-problematic-metric-of-social-comparison Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:13:07 +0000 https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/?p=9427 “She is so charming, interesting and friendly, while I come across as so boring and dull.” “He is so charismatic, funny, and entertaining! Why am I not like him?” “I was feeling good about myself at the party until the extroverted, friendly John turned up. I suddenly began to feel bad about myself as I... Continue reading

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THE UNEXPECTED CONNECTION BETWEEN SOCIAL ANXIETY AND ECO-ANXIETY https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2023/10/23/the-unexpected-connection-between-social-anxiety-and-eco-anxiety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-unexpected-connection-between-social-anxiety-and-eco-anxiety Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:22:23 +0000 https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/?p=9299 Initially, it may not seem like social anxiety and eco-anxiety have much in common. One relates to interpersonal interactions and fear of judgment, while the other is tied to environmental concerns and fears about the future of the planet. While they may seem unrelated at first glance, there is an unexpected connection between these two... Continue reading

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SOCIAL ANXIETY DUE TO FEARS OF STEREOTYPE CONFIRMATION https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2023/09/22/social-anxiety-due-to-fears-of-stereotype-confirmation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-anxiety-due-to-fears-of-stereotype-confirmation Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:23:26 +0000 https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/?p=9271 “Do I sound too gay?” “What if they think my name is ghetto?” “They’re going to think I’m some kind of Jesus-freak.” Fear of negative evaluations or judgments from others is a core feature of social anxiety. Yet, as illustrated in the quotes above, for people with certain social identities, these fears may often be... Continue reading

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HELPING YOUR SOCIALLY ANXIOUS CHILD GO BACK TO SCHOOL https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2023/08/19/anxious-child-back-to-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anxious-child-back-to-school Sat, 19 Aug 2023 08:23:10 +0000 https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/?p=9164 Back to school can bring up anxiety for kids. For children and teens with social anxiety, back to school can be particularly challenging. Social anxiety disorder in kids is characterized by fear of social situations with peers in which they may be judged negatively and in which their peers may notice their anxiety leading to... Continue reading

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GET AHEAD OF SOCIAL ANXIETY AS YOU HEAD BACK TO CAMPUS https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2023/07/17/get-ahead-of-social-anxiety-as-you-head-back-to-campus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-ahead-of-social-anxiety-as-you-head-back-to-campus Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:36:37 +0000 https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/?p=9134 “I always get to class just before it starts and slide noiselessly into a chair in the back because no one’s going to talk to me anyway and, if I’m there early, everyone’s going to stare at me!” “What if the professor calls on me to answer a question? I won’t know what to say... Continue reading

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PARENTING IN PUBLIC WITH SOCIAL ANXIETY https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2023/06/19/parenting-in-public-with-social-anxiety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=parenting-in-public-with-social-anxiety Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:02:01 +0000 https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/?p=9054 As you turn the corner at the store and walk past the toy section, you try to distract your child so they don’t see the new Bluey doll you know they will want. However, as we all know, children can sense when anything they aren’t allowed to have is around. They see the doll and... Continue reading

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SOCIAL ANXIETY IN TIMES OF SOCIAL CHANGE: WHY IT’S MORE COMMON TODAY THAN EVER https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/2023/05/12/social-anxiety-in-times-of-social-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-anxiety-in-times-of-social-change Fri, 12 May 2023 20:46:54 +0000 https://nationalsocialanxietycenter.com/?p=8722 In today’s fast-paced world, change is constant and inevitable. The rise of technology, cultural shifts, and the impact of events such as the pandemic have all contributed to swift and significant changes. These changes affect many areas of our lives, from dating to social customs, work relationships, and beyond. As a result, anxiety has increased... Continue reading

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