8 Signs It’s OCD And Not Perfectionism
As a self-proclaimed ‘perfectionist’, it is easy to understand the daily struggle of wanting to ensure that every task and piece of work, is done…
Category: Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is the fear of social situations that involve interaction with other people. You could say social anxiety is the fear and anxiety of being negatively judged and evaluated by other people. It is a pervasive disorder and causes anxiety and fear in most all areas of a person’s life.
7 Reassuring Things To Say To Someone With Anxiety
Hi, I’m Gabrielle. I’m a writer for Psych2go, a recent college graduate, and I struggle with anxiety. I like to say that I’m an open…
Emotional Flatlining: What Is It? (Anhedonia)
Disclaimer: This article is for informative purposes only. It is important to see a doctor or other mental health professional if you feel that you…
5 Signs You’re Emotionally Unhealthy (and Tips to Combat Them!)
When we think of our health, we may think of our heart rate, our BMI, and our overall physical feeling. But what about our emotional…
7 Things Only People With Social Anxiety Will Understand
As a child, I loved to be the center of attention. I wasn’t afraid to introduce myself or speak up, but now there are days…
How To Overcome Social Anxiety
People have social anxiety and it’s normal. Specially in odd environments like that cafe you’ve never been in or that meeting with people you’ve never…
How to: Not Be Affected By Other People’s Opinions About You
We have to deal with people since day one of our life, so throughout time we’ll encounter all kinds of people with all kinds of…
Common Behaviors Of People With Social Anxiety
Have you ever wondered what’s social anxiety? Have you ever felt the inability to talk to other people? What about the struggle to feel calm…
7 Common Things We Tend to Fear
7 Common Things We Tend to Fear You would think the transition from childhood into adulthood would make all fears disappear. But, even in adulthood…
7 Thoughts College Students With Anxiety Have Throughout The Day
Hi, I’m Gabrielle. I’m a staff writer for Psych2Go, a fifth-year college student, and a sufferer of anxiety. Since starting college, I’ve learned a lot…
Quiz: Do You Have Anxiety Disorder? Test Yourself!
It’s normal to feel anxious once in a while with life problems. For example before an exam or a deadline, every individual is expected to…
5 Signs it’s Social Anxiety and not Introversion
If you’re an introverted person, the chances are you prefer your own company to that of crowds and consider yourself a quiet and reserved person.…
Experiencing Life With Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Your everyday experience of and interactions with our world are shaped by the input received through your senses. While each one of us can be…
The anxiety E.A.G.L.E: how you can help mental health literacy reach new heights
For Jane, social anxiety was controlling her life. She found it increasingly difficult the manage her emotions in social situations. This negatively affected her…
5 Steps to Overcome Your Fears as an Introvert
One of the biggest struggles for an introvert is having to deal with paralyzing fear. Research shows that the introverted brain is prompted to seek…
Story: A Victim of Childhood Emotional Neglect
“Emotional Neglect is a parent’s failure to respond enough to a child’s emotional needs. Emotional Neglect is the white space in the family picture; the background rather than the…
How to Help a Friend with Anxiety
“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength” – Charles Spurgeion The term anxiety has become a go-to…
6 Tips for Job Hunting When You Have Anxiety
It’s that time of the year: either you just graduated from school, frantically applying for internships, or just plain ready to amp up your resume…
5 Dating Tips For People With Social Anxiety
Dating can be tricky for anyone, but if you have social anxiety, it’s a whole different ball game. In any social situation people with social…