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Can shyness increase the risk of developing an anxiety disorder?

Anxiety disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, and certain personality traits certainly can have a role. Tamar Chansky, DO, who specializes in anxiety, discusses how shyness can contribute.


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Up Next

  • How is social anxiety disorder treated?

  • What are social anxiety disorders?

  • How can I sleep better if I have an anxiety disorder?

  • What are some ways to deal with anxiety?

  • How can I help my partner cope with their anxiety?

  • How do I explain my anxiety to my children?

  • How can cognitive behavioral therapy help my child with anxiety?

  • How do I explain my child's anxiety issues to him?

  • Is there a time when I should get my child professional help for anxiety?

  • How are panic attacks treated?

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