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Why social anxiety is so common these days?

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I suffer from social anxiety- for me, it began as generalized anxiety disorder and chronic depression (a diagnosis later changed to bipolar disorder). During serious bouts of depression, I would leave the house less & less- until I reached a point where I wasn't leaving at all. read more

"He dare not come in company for fear he should be misused, disgraced, overshoot himself in gesture or speeches, or be sick; he thinks every man observes him." ~ Hippocrates describing social anxiety in 400 BC. Social anxiety has always been common, but largely ignored until now. read more

Before the internet, anxious people couldn't talk about their anxiety face to face with anyone due to their social anxiety lol. The internet and social media/reddit/etc gave these previously bottled up people an outlet to discuss and express their issues, whether it's memes or articles, etc. read more

In these situations, people with social anxiety disorder tend to feel like all eyes are on them, and they often experience blushing, trembling, nausea, profuse sweating, or difficulty talking. These symptoms can be so disruptive that they make it hard to meet new people, maintain relationships, and advance at work or in school. read more