You Don’t Have to Hide from Social Anxiety
According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, the ADAA, Social anxiety disorder affects 15 million adults or 7.1% of the U.S. population. Social anxiety affects men and women equally and typically begins around age 13.
A Look Into OCD
With OCD, someone may have obsessions, compulsions, or both. They may try to ignore the obsessions, but this may only increase their anxiety. Remember OCD is an anxiety disorder. As a result, they engage in compulsive behavior(s) to help relieve that anxiety.