DEAR DEIDRE: COUNSELLING was supposed to make my husband better, but I fear it’s only making him ... and feel he needs some other sort of therapy, and perhaps antidepressants.

If we don't understand and confront our past, we'll end up repeating the patterns that resulted in this fear. Therapy can offer a safe space for you to discuss issues and identify challenges.

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Studies indicate that individuals exposed to chemosignals from a person in a particular emotional state, such as fear or happiness ... can improve mindfulness therapy for social anxiety, Journal ...