Humans are naturally social creatures, and most of us have a strong need for connection with others. However, this need can be the very cause of social anxiety...
While each person’s experience is unique, there are some common features of anxiety that tend to fall into distinct categories. If you experience anxiety, being familiar with these categories may help you to better understand these experiences and give you more direction when deciding what to do about it.
You may have heard about the field of Positive Psychology - at its core, this practice works to improve our sense of wellbeing and life satisfaction - and aims to address a lot of the concerns of modern life - such as stress, loneliness and anxiety, with exercises that enhance our feelings of happiness and gratitude.