This Tumblr Post Perfectly Explains The Catch 22 Of Social Anxiety

    "If I always expect the worst, my chance of avoiding it is increased."

    "People Panic" is a comic by Swedish artist Elias Ericson. In the comic he tries to explain the frustration of having social anxiety.

    "Social energy is like money", he writes.

    The associated shame is overwhelming sometimes.

    And new acquaintances present a challenge.

    And Elias concludes by asking readers not to judge based on appearance.

    Read the original Tumblr post here, and view more of Elias Ericson's work here.

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