What is social anxiety?
Anxiety is not your fault or caused by anything you have or havent done. According to theNational Alliance on Mental Illness, 40 million adults, or 18% of Americans, experience an anxiety disorder.If you are suffering from social anxiety you may experience the following:Constant feelings of dread about social situations;A pounding or racing heart when interacting with others;Anticipating the worst aboutinteractions with others, regardless of evidence;Physical symptoms like headaches, sweating, shakes and jumpiness, trouble concentrating, a frequent need to urinate and stomach uneasinessThoughtslike,Its safer to stay at home..."Fear of beingaway from a bathroom or medical servicesI know that anxiety can come with a stigma, and that may have stopped you from seeking the care you need in the past. Reach out to a counselor today.