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Understanding the Vicious Cycle of Social Anxiety and How CBT Helps You Break Free
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Understanding the Vicious Cycle of Social Anxiety and How CBT Helps You Break Free

Social anxiety is much more than feeling nervous around other people. It often becomes a repeating cycle of fearful thoughts, self-criticism, avoidance, and shame that makes each future social situation feel even more intimidating. The good news is that this cycle can be broken. Learn how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people recognize the patterns maintaining social anxiety and develop healthier ways of thinking, responding, and connecting with others.

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