WomensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex & Love
  • Food
  • Lifestyle
  • Weight Loss
  • Women In Sport
  • Podcasts
  • Subscribe
  • Video
WomensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex & Love
  • Food
  • Lifestyle
  • Weight Loss
  • Women In Sport
  • Podcasts
  • Subscribe
  • Video
This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack
Watch 0:23

This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack

{headline}

{headline}

People With Mental Illness Are Sharing The Things You Should Never Say About Their Condition

People With Mental Illness Are Sharing The Things You Should Never Say About Their Condition

The 10-10-10 Method Is A Game Changer For Those Who Stress Over *Everything*

The 10-10-10 Method Is A Game Changer For Those Who Stress Over *Everything*

Study Finds A Glass Of Wine A Day Could Boost Your Mental Health

Study Finds A Glass Of Wine A Day Could Boost Your Mental Health

Why Depression And Anxiety During Pregnancy Is On The Rise

Why Depression And Anxiety During Pregnancy Is On The Rise

{headline}

{headline}

Lena Dunham's Before-And-After Photos Are Going Viral For The Best Reason

Lena Dunham's Before-And-After Photos Are Going Viral For The Best Reason

This Mum's Viral Post Perfectly Sums Up What It's Like To Be A Parent With Depression

This Mum's Viral Post Perfectly Sums Up What It's Like To Be A Parent With Depression

This Woman’s Powerful Facebook Post Captures Exactly What Suffering From Anxiety Is Like

This Woman’s Powerful Facebook Post Captures Exactly What Suffering From Anxiety Is Like

{headline}

{headline}

What You Should And Shouldn’t Eat If You Suffer From Anxiety

What You Should And Shouldn’t Eat If You Suffer From Anxiety

Study Finds Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Has Long-Term Psychological Effects

Study Finds Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Has Long-Term Psychological Effects

Edwina Bartholomew On The Emotional Challenges Of Life With A Baby

Edwina Bartholomew On The Emotional Challenges Of Life With A Baby

Meghan Markle Reportedly Experienced Anxiety Attacks

Meghan Markle Reportedly Experienced Anxiety Attacks

So, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Selling A Candle That Smells Like Her Vagina

So, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Selling A Candle That Smells Like Her Vagina

How To Cope With Loneliness During The Festive Season

How To Cope With Loneliness During The Festive Season

How To Shut Down Your Inner Critic

How To Shut Down Your Inner Critic

  1. Home
  2. News

This Woman’s Tweet Summing Up Social Anxiety Has Gone Viral

It's such important reading. - by Lauren Williamson
  • 12 Apr 2018
This Woman’s Tweet Summing Up Social Anxiety Has Gone Viral
Getty Images

Growing awareness and reduced stigma around mental health is undoubtedly a positive thing, but this increasing recognition has come with plenty of misconceptions around what different mental health conditions actually involve. 

A US woman has summed up this issue in one stellar Tweet that has since gone viral.

“Social anxiety is not “omggg I love netflix and I hate everyone”,” she wrote. “It’s longing to go to social situations that are easy for other people, wanting to use your voice, but feeling stifled, feeling trapped in your thoughts and so much more.”

Jessie Paege on Twitter

The tweet has been liked nearly 250,000 times and re-tweeted over 70,000 times, with many anxiety sufferers sharing their experiences in the comments.

- Millie ♡ on Twitter
Pricefield Is Life on Twitter
SHAUNA-BOO on Twitter

Social anxiety disorder or social phobia is not just shyness, awkwardness or introversion, it’s a chronic and debilitating fear of social situations. It’s completely normal to feel nervous when interacting with strangers or public speaking, but this experience is vastly different to a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder and misusing the term minimises what actual sufferers go through.

According to Beyond Blue, research suggests that 10 per cent of the Australian population experiences social phobia in a lifetime, with 4.7 per cent experiencing social phobia in a 12-month period. It's important to note that the condition is treatable and seeking professional support is the first step to recovery. 

If you are worried about yourself or someone in your care, the best thing you can do is talk to someone. 

You can contact:

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

Lifeline 13 11 14

SANE Australia 1800 187 263

  • News
  • Health
  • Social Media
  • Mental Health
  • Medical Conditions
  • Anxiety
Lauren Williamson
Lauren Williamson
Lauren Williamson is the Digital Content Manager for Women's Health and Men's Health. She's an experienced journalist, editor and social media fiend who's well versed in reporting on everything from food trends to fitness, health news to haircare. She has a double degree in Journalism and Political Science.

Subscribe Now-

Subscribe Now
Subscribe Now

Subscribe Now-

Subscribe Now
Subscribe Now

Recommended to you

This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack
Watch 0:23

This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack

{headline}

{headline}

People With Mental Illness Are Sharing The Things You Should Never Say About Their Condition

People With Mental Illness Are Sharing The Things You Should Never Say About Their Condition

The 10-10-10 Method Is A Game Changer For Those Who Stress Over *Everything*

The 10-10-10 Method Is A Game Changer For Those Who Stress Over *Everything*

Study Finds A Glass Of Wine A Day Could Boost Your Mental Health

Study Finds A Glass Of Wine A Day Could Boost Your Mental Health

Why Depression And Anxiety During Pregnancy Is On The Rise

Why Depression And Anxiety During Pregnancy Is On The Rise

{headline}

{headline}

Lena Dunham's Before-And-After Photos Are Going Viral For The Best Reason

Lena Dunham's Before-And-After Photos Are Going Viral For The Best Reason

This Mum's Viral Post Perfectly Sums Up What It's Like To Be A Parent With Depression

This Mum's Viral Post Perfectly Sums Up What It's Like To Be A Parent With Depression

This Woman’s Powerful Facebook Post Captures Exactly What Suffering From Anxiety Is Like

This Woman’s Powerful Facebook Post Captures Exactly What Suffering From Anxiety Is Like

{headline}

{headline}

What You Should And Shouldn’t Eat If You Suffer From Anxiety

What You Should And Shouldn’t Eat If You Suffer From Anxiety

Study Finds Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Has Long-Term Psychological Effects

Study Finds Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Has Long-Term Psychological Effects

Edwina Bartholomew On The Emotional Challenges Of Life With A Baby

Edwina Bartholomew On The Emotional Challenges Of Life With A Baby

Meghan Markle Reportedly Experienced Anxiety Attacks

Meghan Markle Reportedly Experienced Anxiety Attacks

So, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Selling A Candle That Smells Like Her Vagina

So, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Selling A Candle That Smells Like Her Vagina

How To Cope With Loneliness During The Festive Season

How To Cope With Loneliness During The Festive Season

How To Shut Down Your Inner Critic

How To Shut Down Your Inner Critic

WomensHealth
  • Contact Us
  • About Paragon Media
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Paragon Media
  • Contact Us
  • About Paragon Media
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Paragon Media

Brands

Our Network

  • Paragon Media Pty Ltd
  • Men’s Health
© 2021 Are Media PTY LTD
Get more from

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe Now-

Shop This Offer
Subscribe Now