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social anxiety
Category: Life
Social anxiety can be especially hard for a teenage boy because it affects him during a time when he is supposed to build confidence, friendships, and identity. It can make him fear judgment, avoid speaking, and withdraw from social situations, which often leads to loneliness and low self-esteem. Because of social pressure and stereotypes that boys should be “strong” or unemotional, he may hide hi... » Continue Reading