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The death of small talk is a bad thing. Here are some tips for talking to strangers without being awkward in this new normal.
While some people are relieved that masks and distancing have eliminated chit-chatting with strange…
Anna Medaris Miller
7 mins read
If you feel so awkward around people you avoid going out with friends, you may have social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder is a mental health condition and notably different from just being shy. Get…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Aaron Ste…
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If you feel so awkward around people you avoid going out with friends, you may have social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder is a mental health condition and notably different from just being shy. Get…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Aaron Ste…
2 mins read
There's a simple trick to quickly reduce social anxiety
Those in the first group had to carry out three "acts of kindness"- like giving to charity, cooking…
Shivam Saini
4 mins read
The pandemic has made us more socially awkward. Here's how to cope.
The pandemic has made us more socially awkward, thanks to masks, distancing, and limited in-person …
Anna Medaris Miller
11 mins read
Too many virtual hangouts may do more harm than good — here's how to know if it's time to say no
If keeping up with endless Skypes, Zooms, and Houseparties with friends is overwhelming you, cut ba…
Rachel Hosie
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7 physical symptoms that can be caused by loneliness
"People are afraid to admit being lonely because of the stigma it carries — they fear being judged …
Anna Medaris Miller
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Silicon Valley's decade: From Facebook's promise of social networking to the anxiety of social distancing
It's remarkable how much has changed in just 10 years. And it's even more amazing how much has chan…
Alexei Oreskovic
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Hailey Bieber now does a weekly Instagram detox after being cyberbullied, and she says her mental health is better for it
In a Youtube conversation, Hailey Bieber talked to a psychiatrist about getting off social media af…
Kelsie Sandoval
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The often-overlooked signs of autism in adults — from social anxiety to ritualized behavior
Autism in women tends to be underdiagnosed or mislabeled since the condition presents slightly diff…
Carla Delgado,Christopher Han…
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I paid $200 to be hypnotized to cure my anxiety over going out in public after COVID-19. Surprisingly, it worked.
An hour-long phone call with a hypnosis expert helped Julie Peck overcome her fear after her mom go…
Julie Peck
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Take this anxiety test to gauge symptoms for generalized anxiety disorder
This anxiety test is based on the GAD-7, which doctors use to screen for anxiety disorders. Take th…
Laura Goldman
7 mins read
The coronavirus has killed water-cooler chatter, but it's a key skill for business and happiness
The coronavirus has near eliminated water-cooler chatter, but it's important for workplace happines…
Anna Medaris Miller
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Naomi Osaka dropped out of the French Open due to post-match anxiety, spotlighting a common mental health issue
Naomi Osaka dropped out of the French Open due to post-match press anxiety. High pressure situation…
Rachel Hosie
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My parents gave me an unusual name. As a kid, it gave me social anxiety, but now I love it.
My parents named me Eibhlis, which I could spell by the time I was 4. Still, I had social anxiety w…
Eibhlis Gale-Coleman
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How to figure out if you have an anxiety disorder and what treatment can work for you
Anxiety is the body's natural response to stress, but some people have an anxiety disorder with exc…
Insider
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Is anxiety genetic? Anxiety disorders are caused by a combination of both genes and your environment
Anxiety is partially genetic, but life experiences also play a major role in the development of an …
Kelly Burch
1 min read
I tried CBD oil to help with my anxiety - here's my experience
While I've never been officially diagnosed with anxiety, working in a high-stress job and being an …
Jennifer Still
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Summer gives me social anxiety. I feel like I'm always missing out on plans.
The author shares how, during the summer months, she feels more stressed about being social and als…
Francesca Specter
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The 5 types of anxiety disorders and how to know if you have one
Anxiety disorders will need to be diagnosed by a medical professional, who can help talk through yo…