The holiday season is fast approaching. With family dinners, office parties, gift exchanges, and other festive events, what should be a joyous time often turns into a time of stress, anxiety, and worry. And if the thought of making small talk with coworkers or attending a large family party makes you feel sick, you are not alone. Socializing can be difficult, but if you're one of the millions with social anxiety disorder, you probably feel frightened around people, and you may even try to avoid...
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