I just came to fill up my water bottle and then I’ll be gone. Work relationships have never been my thing, and twenty seconds is all I need to escape the indecision of talking to my coworkers or not. I wish I didn’t feel like their eyes are fixed on…
Work relationships
Coping with anxiety is hard, but dealing with it at work can be a nightmare. There are a number of fast acting medications that can help in a pinch, but they can be addictive. Since people with mental illness may also suffer addiction to both illegal and prescription drugs, I…
It’s time for a new job. About that you’re certain. What’s less certain is that you’ll land a good one, especially with all the what-ifs swirling in your head. What if I’m going in the wrong direction? What if I can’t find the same salary level? What if I…
Some level of social anxiety is normal. But there’s a difference between wanting to be accepted and fearing rejection so much that you avoid any place you think you might be judged. Social anxiety becomes a problem when it’s so intense that it prevents you from enjoying your social lifeSocial anxiety disorder. In:…
Experiencing some amount of social anxiety is normal. However, when it's not just a matter of wanting to be accepted, and it’s so intense it prevents you from enjoying your social life, it’s a serious issue. If social anxiety is left untreated or is treated incorrectly, it can be debilitating,…
Understanding social anxiety is the most important step toward not feeling lost or unaware about why and when it happens. So, where do you start? Social anxiety is a condition in which a person has an excessive fear of being closely watched, judged, and criticized in social situations. In this…