Why the Fear of Embarrassment Can Literally Kill You: Friday Fix

Tune in to hear why there's something powerful about learning to cope with embarrassing feelings and get over your fear of being judged.

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Healthy Mind Why the Fear of Embarrassment Can Literally Kill You Amy Morin, LCSW Verywell Mind Editor-in-Chief Whether you carried on a whole conversation with spinach in your teeth or you slipped and fell in front of a whole room full of people, embarrassing moments are inevitable. Although embarrassment feels uncomfortable, it won't kill you. But, the fear of embarrassment might actually be deadly. The fear of being embarrassed can lead to social anxiety. And in some cases, the fear of embarrassment can lead to some unhealthy choices. Fortunately, there's help for people who fear being judged or who fear that they'll experience embarrassment. On today's episode, I share real-life ways the fear of embarrassment sometimes kills people. And I talk about the steps you can take to conquer your fear rather than avoid embarrassing moments altogether. LISTEN NOW Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts / RSS How do you cope with embarrassing situations? Join the discussion on Instagram! EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK I Am Grateful To Be Adopted—and Yet, Adoption Is Still Traumatic READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT How to Stop Feeling Embarrassed About Your Depression READ NOW  › 28 Ways to Embarrass Yourself On Purpose READ NOW  › How to Use Laughter as a Coping Mechanism READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2022 Verywellmind.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy