For many people with social anxiety, just the thought of being around unfamiliar people or the possibility of embarrassing themselves is completely terrifying. This feeling of dread often leads the person to avoid those situations. Although this reduces the anxiety in the short term, it only further reinforces their fears about not being able to cope.
Jayani Jayatilake discusses the different types of anxiety, including social anxiety in this article.
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