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Coping with social anxiety

Having social anxiety is more than just being shy. We explore what it means and how to get help if it’s affecting you.

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It can feel easier to avoid social situations we fear rather then face them

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anxiety| mental health| social anxiety

By Olivia Capadose

Updated on 22-Oct-2018

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