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Are You Overly Conscious of What Others Think? How to Overcome Social Anxiety Disorder

Does your heart pound and do cold sweats break out whenever you give a presentation? Have you ever suffered indigestion because you felt people watching you while you ate lunch? Have you found yourself repeatedly avoiding social plans and keeping your head down even on the subway due to this anxiety? For anyone going through such a difficult time, I hope this column offers you warm comfort.