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 ...

Do tonight's happy hour plans send you into an uncomfortable sweat? Trigger worries about what your friends think about you? Form a knot in your stomach that makes you want to cancel… again? About 12% ...

When a global star’s social media disappears, many of us feel a sudden emotional jolt. That’s exactly what happened recently, when fans discovered Virat Kohli’s Instagram account had briefly vanished.

Everyone can experience a little discomfort in new social situations, which can be a healthy and adaptive response to something unknown. However, is important to recognize when it no longer is ...

Social anxiety disorder is often misunderstood, and many people could be suffering in silence. It’s much more than feeling shy and not wanting to speak up in big groups. It can really take control and ...

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If you feel anxious and uncomfortable in social situations — as if you’re under a microscope, with everyone else waiting for you to mess up and say something awkward — you are far from alone.

Hayley Atwell has found an ally in Hollywood through Tom Cruise. Atwell worked with Cruise on 2023’s “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning” and will appear alongside the actor in the upcoming movie ...

Hayley Atwell appeared on a recent episode of “Reign With Josh Smith” podcast and credited her “Mission: Impossible” co-star Tom Cruise for helping her battle social anxiety in Hollywood. Atwell made ...