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Experiencing social anxiety in the midst of managing a chronic health condition can pose many challenges, particularly regarding developing and maintaining a strong social support system.

Feelings of doubt and insecurity regarding one's sense of belonging, acceptability and freedom to know and be known by others are often core features underlying social anxiety. These feelings and beliefs give rise to apprehension and worry regarding being judged negatively by others, and can unintentionally lead to unhelpful habits of coping such as avoiding situations, perfectionism, or people-pleasing.

One of the most common social anxiety concerns is the fear that one will appear anxious to others: being anxious about your social anxiety itself! Of course, it's not just that some sign of one's anxiety will be visible, but that it will be followed by some form of negative evaluation or judgment that can greatly exacerbate the distress experienced in a social situation.

As of 2019, 33 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws legalizing marijuana in some form. 11 of those have laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use, in addition to the country of Canada.

Dr. Yeilding presents a three-part self-help video series with the National Social Anxiety Center on learning how to overcome social anxiety by using a common CBT technique called behavioral experiments.

Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for our overall mental health and well-being. However, many people struggle with falling asleep due to worries that keep them awake at night. Around 10% of adults have chronic insomnia in the U.S., as per insomnia statistics in America.

It's important to identify the specific worries that disrupt your sleep. These worries may vary from person to person, but common ones include work-related stress, relationship issues, financial concerns, health worries, and of course, the daunting prospect of not sleeping well tonight. Reflecting on your own worries and understanding the triggers can be the first step in addressing them and improving your sleep quality.

What does the research show? Many people are using marijuana (THC) or CBD (which is derived from cannabis or hemp) to help with their anxiety symptoms. Should I be using marijuana or CBD for my anxiety? This article originally appeared on aada.org

Depression is one of the most common psychological struggles, impacting over 264 million people worldwide and almost 7% of adults in the United States (adaa.org). The most common and defining features of experiencing a depressive episode include a persistent period of low mood, sadness, and/or a loss of enjoyment and interest in your usual activities.