Beyond the Facade: How Social Anxiety Quietly Shapes the Lives of High-Achieving Women in Oakland
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Beyond the Facade: How Social Anxiety Quietly Shapes the Lives of High-Achieving Women in Oakland

When experiencing social anxiety small talk can feel like scaling a mountain with nail extensions. Networking events? 1000 emotional burpees. Struggling socially can feel like a personal flaw. But it isn’t. Social anxiety is common. It’s real. And it’s treatable.

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Trina’s Story: The Invisible Struggle With Social Anxiety Disorder
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Trina’s Story: The Invisible Struggle With Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder causes intense worry regarding any social situation and affects your ability to enjoy these experiences. You might criticize and dwell on your actions long after the event ends. Often, people with social anxiety disorder have difficulties maintaining relationships. They excessively worry about saying or doing something embarrassing in front of others. Sometimes, social anxiety can be so severe they may avoid any situation where they must interact with others, such as school, work or gatherings. This behavior often leads to isolation and even depression.

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