Social Anxiety Unmasked

Breaking the silence, one story at a time

Social Anxiety

Stories on Social Anxiety

  • Chapter 4: Performance Anxiety in High School

    Nia struggles with performance anxiety. Despite initial enthusiasm for music, badminton, and drama, her fear of being judged leads her to retreat from these opportunities. She avoids participation, believing it’s safer, but this choice only intensifies her anxiety and silences her aspirations. Read more

  • Chapter 2: Did Anyone Else have No Friends in High School?

    Nia observes her classmates bonding and grapples with feelings of isolation. Despite some friendships, she still feels like an outsider in school. Was it that she didn’t know how to connect, or was she too afraid to try? Read more

  • Chapter 1: How and When Nia Discovered She Had Social Anxiety Disorder

    For years, Nia thought it was just who she was, quiet, reserved and observant. But late one night a search for answers put words to a feeling she had carried for years: Social Anxiety Disorder. And with it, the beginning of understanding… Read more

  • Beneath the Canopy: How to Start and Sustain Conversations When You Have SAD

    Beneath the Canopy: How to Start and Sustain Conversations When You Have SAD

    Annie, struggling with social anxiety disorder, grapples with fear as she meets Mark for a walk in Karura Forest. Through preparation, conversation starters, and managing anxiety, she overcomes her struggles and finds a connection with Mark. Despite her anxiety, she realizes that SAD does not define her, leaving her open to the possibility of something… Read more