Not being shy: Overcoming shyness and social anxiety

Author: MURRAYSTEIN
Publisher: China Machine Press
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Features: Shyness and social anxiety are widespread, and when they escalate to a severe degree, they can manifest as incoherent speech, fumbling actions, and even make it difficult for some people to fully enjoy life. We define this condition as social interaction tension or social interaction phobia. In reality, many people suffer from this, with individuals of all ages and professions affected, though the manifestations vary. What's more concerning is that research shows the number of such individuals is on the rise. This book is co-published by McGraw Hill Education and Macmillan Publishers. It helps readers define, recognize, and adjust for, shy, and disordered states, differentiate between shame, guilt, and shyness. Understanding what these psychological states are, where they come from, and how people should recognize and address them is crucial. The book provides techniques and exercises to help people overcome shyness and tension, new medications and therapies specifically for adults and children, ways to improve interpersonal relationships, methods to handle psychological disorders and overcome anxious thoughts. There are also numerous case studies in the book that show deep empathy and a touch of humor toward the tension and disarray under pressure.