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Real-World Exposure for Social Anxiety

For social anxiety, do the feared social behavior in real life rather than imagining or simulating it; the goal is exposure to the actual situation so beliefs about others can update.

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“If you are afraid of talking with a stranger or having a deep conversation, the way to get over that is not to simulate it or to imagine. It's not like you get up and you give a pretend speech.”

huberman · How to Overcome Social Anxiety | Dr. Nick Epley · May 18, 2026 · 1:24:55 · open ↗

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