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Social anxiety and PTSD are often connected. Learn why people with PTSD experience social anxiety and why PTSD and social anxiety disorder (SAD) commonly co-occur.| Verywell Mind
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Negative self-talk can be damaging to your body, your mind, and your life, and it often goes unnoticed. Learn about the effects and how to stop negative self-talk.| Verywell Mind
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Confidence is important for mental well-being and can boost resilience and motivation while lowering anxiety. Here are nine tips for how to be more confident.| Verywell Mind
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You don't have to wait until you've reached your breaking point to reach out for help. Here's how to know if speaking to a therapist might be beneficial.| Verywell Mind
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Negative automatic thoughts are a form of dysfunctional thinking associated with social anxiety that can delay recovery and therapy progress. Learn more.| Verywell Mind
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High-functioning anxiety is a hidden problem for those who live with anxiety but can function at work and in relationships. Learn the signs, causes, and treatments.| Verywell Mind
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How do you find a therapist you can be comfortable with? These strategies can help you narrow down your options and pick the best match for you.| Verywell Mind
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Improving social skills can be helpful for people with social anxiety disorder. Learn how social skills training can help you overcome some common challenges.| Verywell Mind
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Speech anxiety can be an extra challenge if you have social anxiety disorder. Learn how people with SAD can overcome a fear of public speaking.| Verywell Mind
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Are you wondering, "Why does eye contact make me feel uncomfortable?" Learn why it can be difficult to make eye contact, and ways to overcome eye contact anxiety.| Verywell Mind
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Learning how to read facial expressions can improve your communication skills. Read ahead to learn the 7 universal expressions and how to read someone's face.| Verywell Mind