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Can shyness increase the risk of developing an anxiety disorder?

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Can shyness increase the risk of developing an anxiety disorder?

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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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