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Social Anxiety

What is Social Anxiety? Social Anxiety is a mental health condition that involves feelings of extreme dread and fear of social situations. Such feelings of fear are especially prominent in situations that are unfamiliar or events that involve being watched or scrutinised by others. Symptoms of Social Anxiety Symptoms of SAD may fall into three categories: Physical: Blushing, sweating, palpitations and shortness of breath. Feelings of nausea and headaches....

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Major Depressive Disorder

What is Major Depressive Disorder? Major Depressive Disorder is a common mental disorder which impacts the way you act, feel and think. It is characterised by persistent sadness and the lack of pleasure/interest. 1 Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder People may experience different levels of MDD from mild, moderate, to severe. In your mind: Feeling miserable, unworthy and hopeless. Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. In your body: Exhaustion, trouble sleeping or sleeping too much....