Is Lexapro Good For Social Anxiety?
Relationships, careers and overall satisfaction with life can be improved with good, well-developed social skills. But many people with anxiety, especially social anxiety, find social situations unbearable.
Learning social skills can improve relationships, provide a more well-balanced life, increase satisfaction in your job, and improve self-esteem. Below are ten tips to help with developing better social skills:
1) Start small. If talking to other people is a scary proposition, start...
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