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Published on: 18 Aug 2020
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Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

5 Simple Tips to Help Manage Social Anxiety After Leaving Lockdown

Published on: 18 Aug 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Written byWendy Wisner
  • Aug 18, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Like most people, I spent this past spring in strict lockdown as our family rode out the first…
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Published on: 18 Apr 2018
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The Unexpectedly Positive Attributes of Anxiety

Published on: 18 Apr 2018
  • Written byReina Gattuso
  • Apr 18, 2018
We all get anxious sometimes: first-date butterflies, taking a test worth 33% of our final grade, or driving…
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Published on: 23 Feb 2018
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Negative Thinking Got You Down? Here’s How to Shift Your Thoughts

Published on: 23 Feb 2018
  • Written byJor-El Caraballo
  • Feb 23, 2018
What would you do if you were in a relationship with someone who constantly criticized, second-guessed or belittled…
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Published on: 19 Feb 2018
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Raised by Anxious Parents? Here’s How it Might Be Affecting Your Mental Health

Published on: 19 Feb 2018
  • Written byDr. Samantha Rodman
  • Feb 19, 2018
In my practice, I see many clients who grew up in very anxious families. Parents may have suffered from…
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Published on: 20 Dec 2017
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9 Ways To Manage Social Anxiety During The Holidays

Published on: 20 Dec 2017
  • Written byRenee Fabian
  • Dec 20, 2017
I approach the holidays with a sense of trepidation every year. I get to our large annual family…
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Published on: 01 Dec 2017
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Dating Someone With Social Anxiety: 6 Tips from a Therapist

Published on: 01 Dec 2017
  • Written byDr. Samantha Rodman
  • Dec 01, 2017
It’s hard to have social anxiety. You feel like everyone is judging you, and you’re frequently uncomfortable in…
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Published on: 05 Oct 2017
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How to Manage Social Anxiety When Meeting Your SO’s Friends

Published on: 05 Oct 2017
  • Written byJairet Crum
  • Oct 05, 2017
My first experience meeting a significant other’s close friends was like being thrown into the lion’s den. I’m…
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Published on: 13 Mar 2017
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What ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Theory Teaches Us About Social Anxiety

Published on: 13 Mar 2017
  • Written byJor-El Caraballo
  • Mar 13, 2017
Roughly 15 million American adults live with social anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of…
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Published on: 07 Mar 2017
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10 Signs You Have Social Anxiety, According to a Therapist

Published on: 07 Mar 2017
  • Written byDr. Samantha Rodman
  • Mar 07, 2017
Many clients are surprised to learn they have a diagnosis of social anxiety. In fact, according to the…
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Published on: 07 Mar 2017
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10 Signs You Have Social Anxiety, According to a Therapist

Published on: 07 Mar 2017
  • Written byDr. Samantha Rodman
  • Mar 07, 2017
Many clients are surprised to learn they have a diagnosis of social anxiety. In fact, according to the…

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