Humans thrive on social connections, so experiencing social anxiety can feel like a relentless storm that disrupts the calm waters of everyday life. Whether it's the fear of judgment, scrutiny, or the simple act of engaging in social interactions, social anxiety can be a challenging hurdle to overcome. Let’s explore social anxiety, understand its origins, manifestations, and most importantly, learn effective strategies for coping.

Have you ever become so overwhelmed with emotions that you felt out of control? Painful emotions can be challenging to work through, and sometimes we cope with emotions in ways that only worsen our problems. We might become overly reactive, use substances, ruminate, or avoid the situation all together. Developing distress tolerance skills might be helpful if you notice yourself unsuccessfully coping with your emotions.