An Extreme Fear of Disapproval

Some human beings have an extreme dread of disapproval from others. This can often be driven by our evolutionary history (in the past, we depended on social approval from members of our tribe in order to survive), as well as social conditioning at a young age (from our parents and schools). One of the best methods for overcoming this social anxiety is through exposure therapy, where we can gradually recondition our brains to react to social situations in a less threatened path. More information: read more about

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