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How to Survive the Holidays with Social Anxiety

The holidays are hectic. While some people do enjoy being extra busy, and more social than typical, those kinds of experiences are difficult for those who have social anxiety. One cannot simply opt-out of all social gatherings. Here are some tips to help people who have social anxiety survive the holidays. WebMD says that social anxiety disorder is also called social phobia. They describe it as “an anxiety disorder in which a person has an excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations.” A person with social anxiety disorder is afraid that he or she will make mistakes, look bad, be … Continue reading →

Anxiety During Pregnancy

Even if you have never been one to worry about things, you may find yourself worrying quite a bit during pregnancy. Concerns about the health of your baby, what it will be like to be a parent, and, of course, labor and delivery are part of the pregnancy experience. Sometimes, though, a pregnant mother’s worry will escalate into clinical anxiety. Unfortunately, many prenatal care providers to not routinely address anxiety during their regimen of prenatal care. Although it can impact the health of both mother and baby, the topic of anxiety is not usually addressed unless the patient mentions that … Continue reading →