Name: Why you feel anxious socializing (and what to do about it)
Uploaded: 2022-11-30T16:21:45Z
Duration: 15 min 11 s
Description: In crowds, at parties, meetings, get-togethers with friends, everyday interactions: social anxiety can show up as an unwelcome guest at any time. But why? Psychologist Fallon Goodman digs into the source of social anxiety, setting the record straight about this common condition with practical solutions to help you feel the most authentically "you" while out and about.

In crowds, at parties, meetings, get-togethers with friends, everyday interactions: social anxiety can show up as an unwelcome guest at any time. But why? Psychologist Fallon Goodman digs into the source of social anxiety, setting the record straight about this common condition with practical solutions to help you feel the most authentically "you" while out and about.

Why you feel anxious socializing (and what to do about it)

Clinical psychologist and psychology professor

Social anxiety often makes people feel they must go unnoticed, shaping their lives around the fear of rejection. More than 12 percent of Americans will experience diagnosable social anxiety disorder in their lifetimes, yet myths about the condition persist. Rather than a harmless phase, social anxiety can deeply affect careers, relationships, and sense of self-worth. Early detection, open conversations, and practicing social courage can help reclaim the joy of genuine connection.