- Phone calls
Why phone calls feel so hard with social anxiety, what keeps the fear going, and a step-by-step ladder that makes calls easier.
- Work meetings
Why speaking in meetings and video calls is so hard with social anxiety, what makes it worse, and small steps to build up to speaking up.
- Job interviews
Why job interviews feel so frightening with social anxiety, what helps you prepare, and a practice ladder from answering alone to a real interview.
- Public speaking
Why public speaking is so frightening, what helps, honest notes on propranolol, VR practice, and a step-by-step ladder from speaking alone to a real audience.
- Eating in public
Why eating or drinking in front of others feels so hard with social anxiety, how it differs from an eating disorder, and a ladder of small steps.
- Parties and small talk
Why parties and small talk are so draining with social anxiety, why drinking to cope backfires, and a step-by-step ladder to make it easier.
- Making friends
Why making friends is so hard with social anxiety, why you keep cancelling plans, and small steps from first contact to a real friendship.
- Dating
Why dating feels so hard with social anxiety, why it is not too late at 25, 30 or later, and small steps from first messages to first dates.
- School and university
Why classes, seminars, group work and presentations are so hard with social anxiety, what support exists, and a ladder of small steps.
- The gym
Why the gym feels so exposing with social anxiety, how much people really notice, and a step-by-step ladder from a quiet visit to a group class.
- Shops and asking for help
Why everyday errands like asking shop staff, ordering at a counter or returning an item feel so hard with social anxiety, and a ladder of small steps.