Category: Social Anxiety

“Why is my heart racing? Everyone can probably tell I’m freaking out.” That tightness in your chest… the heat creeping up your neck… the way your hands tremble like you’re barely holding yourself together — all of it hits the moment you step into a public space. Your breathing feels shallow. Your stomach twists. You’re…

“Please don’t let it ring… I’ll probably stumble over my words and sound like a fool.” The sound of your phone buzzing can feel like a trigger. While others answer calls without a second thought, you freeze — heart racing, mind spiraling. “What if I forget what to say?” “What if they ask something I…

“If I ask, they’ll think I’m incompetent. I should just figure it out myself.” That familiar thought plays on repeat every time you need help. You’re stuck on a task at work, unsure how to fill out a form, or confused about what someone just explained — but instead of asking, you stay silent. “I’ll…

“If I go, I’ll just stand there like an idiot with no one to talk to… maybe I should just stay home.” That quiet, familiar dread creeps in every time an invitation arrives. A friend’s birthday party, a work event, or even a casual get-together — and there it is: “What if I go and…