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The Overlap between Social Anxiety & Depression

One of the challenges faced by individuals seeking treatment for mental health problems is that often times disorders like depression, social anxiety, and panic disorder don't travel alone - it is not uncommon for a person to experience not just depression or social anxiety but a combination of the two.

Dr. Russ MorfittSeptember 8, 2014

More Celebrities with Social Anxiety

One of the most important things to hear when we suffer from something painful like social anxiety is "me too." Just knowing that someone else can relate to our feelings and our experience is immensely reassuring. So it's sometimes helpful to point to others in the public eye who have experienced social anxiety as well.

Dr. Russ MorfittJune 23, 2014

5 Mistakes We Make When Battling Social Anxiety

We are trained to listen to our bodies and our emotions, but social anxiety is a poor guide. When we listen to the demands made by our social anxiety -- escape, avoid, leave! -- we may experience temporary relief, but those actions ultimately keep us stuck.

Dr. Russ MorfittApril 19, 2014

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Top 10 Feelings Associated with Social Anxiety

I’ve informally tracked some of the feelings that accompany social anxiety, as shared with me by people who have experienced them. It is so much more than apprehension and nervousness, which I did not put on the list because they are so obvious.

Dr. Russ MorfittFebruary 22, 2014

Dating and Social Anxiety

Valentine's Day is our annual reminder of the deep conflict between social anxiety and this very public date night. The pressure to express our feelings for that someone special out in public and the angst associated with that expression can lead to a great deal of stress for some with social anxiety on Valentine's Day.

Dr. Russ MorfittFebruary 12, 2014

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