This is Social Anxiety
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Join Dr. Diane McIntosh as she explores social anxiety disorder, a condition that goes far beyond normal shyness and can rob people of life's most important moments. This episode features Hannah's powerful story of missing her graduation and struggling through high school, plus expert insights from Dr. McIntosh and psychologist Dr. Randy Mackoff on effective treatment approaches.
You’ll discover:- What is Social Anxiety Disorder? Understanding the difference between shyness and a clinical diagnosis that affects up to 10% of adults
- Real-Life Impact: How fear of judgment and scrutiny leads to avoidance, missed opportunities, and isolation
- Social Media's Role: how constant comparison effects self-esteem anxiety
- How using alcohol or cannabis as a "social lubricant" creates more problems than it solves
- Treatment Options: CBT, exposure therapy, medication management, and when each approach works best
Additional information and support resources are available here.
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