A lot of us get nervous in social situations, such as going on a first date, dinner with friends or speaking in front of a group of people. But at what point do nerves turn into full-blown social ...

Travel anxiety is a hard thing for a travel writer, but confronting it through therapy and Samantha Brown's show got me to ...

"Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching." — Thomas Jefferson Yikes. Is that a solution, or the DSM-IV definition of social anxiety disorder? The house lights dim, the stage is ...

For many people, walking into a gym for the first time can feel like stepping into a different world—one filled with unfamiliar equipment, experienced athletes, and the fear of being judged. This ...

Let’s face it — going to the doctor can be nerve-wracking for anyone, no matter how old you are. It doesn’t matter if it’s as simple as a routine checkup, an unexpected illness or just the thought of ...

Studies suggest that approximately 33% to 50% of the global population are introverts. Such people often face a unique ...

Rutgers gyms, especially the most crowded College Avenue Gym, can be intimidating. The weight rooms are packed with people benching weights and using machines — students who look like they know ...

Fitness is for everybody. But not everyone feels comfortable at the gym. For some people, the idea of working out at a gym triggers worry, fear, or self-consciousness a phenomenon sometimes called ...

This blog curates the voices of the Division of Psychoanalysis (39) of the American Psychological Association. Mitchell Milch, LCSW, submits this post. Performance anxieties are like fire alarms. They ...