You’re Not Socially Awkward, It’s Your Trauma (‘Freeze’ Response)
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5 Signs It’s Social Phobia (Not Introversion)
Hey, Psych2Goers! Do you find yourself avoiding the crowd? Are you more comfortable alone? When friends describe you, they often call you an introvert. They…
5 Surprising Things Anxiety Makes You Do
Anxiety feels so draining and overwhelming. It often stops you from fulfilling your potential, and it can make you feel scared, lonely, and sad. And…
6 Signs Someone Is Secretly in Pain
Do you know someone who changed their behavior abruptly? Are they now easily angered and always talking about dark topics? Every person has a different…
Long-term effects of schizophrenia related social withdrawal
There are so many misconceptions about the social aspect of schizophrenia. At psych2go we want to clear up misconceptions whenever we can. People with…
6 Things To Say To Someone With Social Anxiety
Disclaimer: This is a disclaimer that this article is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach…
7 Signs It’s Social Anxiety, Not Shyness
Disclaimer. As always, this article is meant to be informative and should not be used as a rubric for diagnosis. If you have any personal questions…
6 Reasons You May Struggle with Eye Contact
A lot has changed for us in the current era, as the pandemic upends many things we once took for granted. One of the most…
6 Ways to Overcome Social Anxiety
Social anxiety symptoms vary and can look like sweating, trembling, and irritability. Severe social anxiety can lead you to avoid social situations or…
8 Struggles People With Anxiety Can Relate To
Anxiety seems to be so mainstream, these days. Between the growing presence of social media and the COVID-19 pandemic, people are feeling more stressed out…
8 Dating Struggles People With Anxiety Face
Awkward silences, clumsy stumbles, and even mistaken names are all a part of dating, whether you have anxiety or not. The true difference comes before…
9 Things Social Anxiety Makes You Do
Do you ever feel like all eyes are on you, just waiting for you to slip up or do something embarrassing? Do you always feel…
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…
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.…
5 Signs it’s Social Anxiety and not Introversion
What’s the Difference? Although Social Anxiety and Introversion may seem similar on the surface, the deeper you dive,the more you see how different they really…
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…
7 Webcomics About Mental Health We Can All Relate To
Dealing with mental illness – whether it’s depression, anxiety, addiction, or even everyday stress – can be difficult to deal with, as we often feel…
6 Ways to Survive Parties as an Introvert
There’s a reason why introverts aren’t usually particularly fond of parties—too much stimulation and small talk, but not enough authenticity and quiet. And yet, like…
How to Cope with Your Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is something that I’ve struggled with. I’m sure you’re reading this because you have it, too. It’s a common problem that many of…
14 Unexpected Symptoms of Anxiety – Have You Experienced Any?
While some of the most well known symptoms of anxiety are feeling fearful and nervous, there is more to it. We gathered some reader experiences…