Speaking to supervisors when you have social anxiety
If you live with a social anxiety disorder, you might agonise asking a question about your work or clarifying an issue.
- See if you can make an appointment. Practice what you will say so your ideas are clear.
- If you still find it hard, communicate through email. Always prepare a list of points when you go into a meeting.
- Gradually work up to ask harder questions. Start with the least anxiety-provoking question, then work your way up to harder topics.
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