Unveiling Social Anxiety Disorder: A Historical Journey
Picture this: every social interaction makes your stomach churn, your heart pound, and your mind race. It’s as if an invisible force is holding you back. That’s social anxiety disorder (SAD), a common mental health condition that affects millions worldwide. In this brief history, we’ll trace the evolution of our understanding of SAD, from its earliest mentions in medical texts to the modern-day research that’s helping us unlock the secrets of this naturally occurring phenomenon....