Thanks to the pervasiveness of Internet culture, most of us are aware of the phenomenon colloquially known as “Sunday scaries.” UrbanDictionary.com, an august authority on such matters, defines the term thusly: The feeling you have after a long week of work followed by a Saturday full of binge drinking when…
Most people tend to confuse social anxiety with shyness. It is actually more severe and complex than that. Social anxiety encompasses consistent fears of others’ perceptions and judgments. These anxieties make them avoid social interaction that could lead to possible scrutiny, humiliation, and rejection. So what are some ways to…