A lot of us get nervous in social situations, such as going on a first date, dinner with friends or speaking in front of a group of people. But at what point do nerves turn into full-blown social ...

If you're dealing with a fear of driving, especially when the road stretches into the distance, and your hands tighten around the wheel, you're far from alone. That first moment — turning the key, ...

"Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching." — Thomas Jefferson Yikes. Is that a solution, or the DSM-IV definition of social anxiety disorder? The house lights dim, the stage is ...

Travel anxiety is a hard thing for a travel writer, but confronting it through therapy and Samantha Brown's show got me to this place.

Let’s face it — going to the doctor can be nerve-wracking for anyone, no matter how old you are. It doesn’t matter if it’s as simple as a routine checkup, an unexpected illness or just the thought of ...

Testing is a significant component of students’ academic experience. Students of all ages take tests, and some may find test-taking a less enjoyable experience than others. Students who struggle when ...

Fitness is for everybody. But not everyone feels comfortable at the gym. For some people, the idea of working out at a gym triggers worry, fear, or self-consciousness a phenomenon sometimes called ...