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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
Sep 08 2020 21:03 IST
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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…
Apr 11 2022 21:51 IST
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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…
Apr 11 2022 21:14 IST
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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
Sep 08 2020 16:29 IST
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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
Apr 27 2020 08:46 IST
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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
Jul 28 2015 14:57 IST
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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
Sep 22 2020 22:55 IST
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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
Mar 18 2020 14:44 IST
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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
Jun 01 2020 22:36 IST
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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
Apr 01 2021 16:22 IST
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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
May 21 2021 14:57 IST
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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
Jun 01 2021 15:00 IST
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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
May 11 2024 11:28 IST
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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
Jun 18 2020 21:58 IST
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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
May 22 2020 19:45 IST
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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
Apr 21 2020 21:34 IST
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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…
Aug 09 2022 17:02 IST
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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
Oct 25 2018 21:16 IST
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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…
MK Manoylov
May 12 2020 21:25 IST
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Does marijuana help calm anxiety? Weighing the benefits and risks - and whether it's right for you
There is evidence that the CBD compound in marijuana may help treat some anxiety disorders, though …
Madeline Kennedy
Apr 19 2021 23:50 IST