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Why you feel anxious socializing (and what to do about it)

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Fallon Goodman |

TEDxUSF

• September 2021

In crowds, at parties, meetings, get-togethers with friends, everyday interactions: social anxiety can show up as an unwelcome guest at any time. But why? Psychologist Fallon Goodman digs into the source of social anxiety, setting the record straight about this common condition with practical solutions to help you feel the most authentically "you" while out and about.

In crowds, at parties, meetings, get-togethers with friends, everyday interactions: social anxiety can show up as an unwelcome guest at any time. But why? Psychologist Fallon Goodman digs into the source of social anxiety, setting the record straight about this common condition with practical solutions to help you feel the most authentically "you" while out and about.

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About the speaker

Fallon Goodman

Clinical psychologist and psychology professor

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Fallon Goodman studies social anxiety, a condition that affects millions worldwide.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxUSF, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Read more about TEDx.

Read first-hand testimonials about living with social anxiety.

Check out Social Anxiety Support, a forum for people with social anxiety — and share your story.