Category: Anxiety

Introduction Humans are cognizant of others’ actions and opinions and are therefore susceptible to others’ evaluations. The urge to appear publicly acceptable and conform to societal norms has likely caused lower self-esteem in this generation. Leary (1999) states that sociometer theory suggests that self-esteem is a method of monitoring social acceptance and avoiding public rejection;…

Anxiety disorders affect about 40 million Americans, but for many, it is a shameful secret. Numerous individuals suffering from anxiety disorders will not let anyone know they are in distress. Attempting to hide these disorders is no easy task, though, many have no choice. Anxiety Disorders hold a very strong stigma in society, they are…

Shyness refers the quality or state of being shy. It’s synonyms are bashful, reserved, introversion, being timid, fearfulness, nervousness, hesitation and doubt. Having social anxiety however, refers to the intense fear of being judged or rejected within a social setting. Synonyms of anxiety are worry, concern, unease, angst, nervousness, stress, suspense, disquiet and fearfulness. So…

Athletes are afforded many positive opportunities such as traveling, making new friendships, receiving praise, and experiencing the thrill of winning. For many athletes; however, these experiences are accompanied by anxiety. There are two components of anxiety, a cognitive component and a somatic component. (Liebert & Morris, 1967; Borkovec, 1976; Davidson & Schwartz, 1976 as cited…

The thought of joining a gym can cause anxieties to surface in some people. If this statement rings true for you, youre not on your own. Many of us get worried or scared when they go to the gym. Gyms like Energybase are working hard to create inclusive spaces where people have an environment and…

Mental illnesses, as a whole, in todays society have a reputation for making a person seem weak or seeking attention from others. It is surrounded by a negative stigma, and so often goes untreated. Of the mental illnesses, anxiety is one of the least recognized and least treated. There are an estimated 30 million Americans…

Social anxiety is the dread of social circumstances that include association with others. The uneasiness and nervousness of being contrarily judged and assessed by others is called social anxiety. The physical symptoms of social anxiety include Muscle tension, rapid heartbeat, Stomach trouble and inability to catch breath etc. (Teng, Gao, Huang, & Poon, 2019). Moreover,…

The high prevalence rates of anxiety disorders emphasize the need to understand the underlying mechanisms. Panic disorder (PD) is an anxiety disorder that is particularly debilitating, as the panic attacks are unexpected and peak quickly (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The diagnostic criteria require at least four of the following symptoms: palpitations, sweating, trembling, shortness of…

Introduction The main goal of educators of English as a second language (ESL) is to enhance the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers. The acquisition of the English language has been a necessity, taking into account that competent users of the language provide advantages, especially in education and employment particularly in the Philippines (Incirci,…

Summary The fundamental skill of being able to process facial expressions is crucial in being able to socialise within everyday life. One clinical disorder which is often linked with atypical facial processing is social anxiety disorder (SAD). The majority of previous research investigates a link between SAD and a hypersensitivity to negative expressions. However, there…