Phobias are persistent, irrational fears of certain objects or situations. A person who has a phobia is often so overwhelmed by their anxiety that they go to great lengths to avoid the feared object or situation. Nearly 5% of the nation's population...
"By the time I was in my early twenties, every area of my life was affected. My fear expanded into even casual meetings with colleagues and to gatherings with friends. It eventually led to insomnia and weight loss. People couldn't believe that I...
Most children get nervous or feel varying degrees of anxiety in such situations as the first day of school, when they perform or make a presentation in front of an audience, or when they attend a party in which there are guests they don't know....
Vulnerability to anxiety can stem from insufficient "self-soothing." When there is insufficient self-soothing, anxiety develops. When anxiety develops, our natural strategy is to get control of the situation we are in, and to change what is causing...
Does being nervous or uncomfortable around other people keep you from doing things you want to do? Does being the center of attention make you feel nervous and self-conscious? Millions of Americans experience severe anxiety in a number of social...
Useful suggestions for remaining poised in an anxiety-provoking social situation include:1. Practice ahead of time in front of a mirror--take a deep breath, relax your shoulders and "rehearse" your entrance, perhaps even how you'll respond when...