Anxiety

So here's the thing about anxiety: everyone experiences it at some point.
Here's how the dictionary defines it: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

But some people experience it a lot, or a lot in certain situations. This is called an anxiety disorder. The most common anxiety disorders are social anxiety and generalized anxiety, but there are many, many other types of anxiety.

With generalized anxiety, people often joke about how people with that disorder can't make a decision, they are always jumpy, etc. It's not funny. It's a serious disorder that impacts people's lives greatly. It's not something to take lightly.

With social anxiety, people often judge those suffering for being shy or quiet. It isn't their fault. They literally don't know what to do with themselves. It isn't funny either, or worth it to judge them on it or try to talk them out of it, because it won't help. It is a disorder. People need to realize that.

Even if someone doesn't have a disorder, they can still have major issues with it occasionally. This is something ever one can understand. Take advantage of that fact, and try to sympathize with those with this type of disorder.