Statement [  ] I depend on technology to avoid interaction. [  ] I use alcohol, medicine, or other substances to deal with stress and anxiety. [  ] I rely too heavily on other people’s advice and opinions. [  ] I allow others to make decisions for me. [  ] I rely on others to communicate for me. [  ] Usually someone […]

Statement [  ] I avoid talking about myself. [  ] I avoid speaking in front of groups. [  ] I avoid speaking spontaneously in groups. [  ] I avoid conference calls. [  ] I avoid initiating. [  ] I avoid accepting challenges. [  ] I’m afraid that if I try something and can’t do it, people will think I’m a failure. [ […]

If you want to change, or if you are concerned about a family member,  it’s crucial to understand that the term shyness is often communicated as an abstract and generalized concept, the use of which, if not understood clinically, can actually “enable” the problem. The reality is that “shyness” is social anxiety. The question is […]