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ScienceDaily.com: Severe Shyness? New Study Shows That Anxiety Is Likely A Long-lasting Trait

by ryanborja | July 5, 2008 at 03:55 pm

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We all know people who are tense and nervous and can't relax. They may have been wired differently since childhood.

New research by the HealthEmotions Research Institute and Department of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) indicates that the brains of those suffering from anxiety and severe shyness in social situations consistently respond more strongly to stress, and show signs of being anxious even in situations that others find safe.

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Amy Judd

at 16:03 on July 5th, 2008

Thanks so much for posting your stories.

We do encourage our members to use the highlight tool when posting from another source as it lets our readers know where the material came from

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ryanborja

at 16:08 on July 5th, 2008

Yes Amy, I think the highlight tool for Firefox3 is not yet working perfectly smooth as of late. That is why I resort to this approach for now. Thanks anyway for letting me know about your concerns. Cheers!

Amy Judd

at 16:15 on July 5th, 2008

Oh, ok thanks for letting me know.

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at 05:17 on July 6th, 2008

ryanborja, I like this story. They have a point. You can see the trait in generations too.

I have also just heard that they are developing a shyness pill.. and it is not alcoholic.

ryanborja

at 21:52 on July 6th, 2008

Oh really? But can a pill cure shyness? I think it still needs a couple of other activities geared to combat shyness that will help people with this symptom. But you know, I once read too an article that shows that relationship of shyness with religious faithfulness. In that article, the shyness seems miraculously overcome by faith. But somehow I think more research needs to be done regarding this.