Opening the Donguibogam library...
Opening the Donguibogam library...
Opening the symptom encyclopedia...

Does your heart keep pounding and cold sweat keep breaking out? When you stand in front of people, does your mind go blank, and do you shrink back thinking someone is looking at you? If these uncomfortable feelings disrupt your daily routine, that distress is fully understood.

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.

Did your steps feel heavy on the way to a gathering today, or did your heart sink at the thought of giving a presentation? If others' gazes feel sharp and you constantly want to hide for fear of making a mistake, this might not simply be a matter of having an introverted personality.