<p>Our fear of being perceived is more than just social anxiety, its a real phobia around being scrutinised, observed and primarily judged by others. It's also greatly limiting your potential and ability to be your true self. But there is a way through, there is a way to escape the constant fixation on what others are thinking about you. In today's episode, we discuss: </p> <ul> <li>The origins and effects of scopophobia</li> <li>How our fear of being perceived is both a social and specific phobia</li> <li>Why do we worry about what other people think?</li> <li>Perfectionism and our fear of being perceived </li> <li>The impact of early childhood experiences </li> <li>Three mental shifts to overcome your fear of being perceived </li> </ul> <p>Listen now for all that and more! </p> <p>PREORDER MY BOOK: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/">https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean</a></p> <p>Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a></p> <p>Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a></p> <p>For business: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </p> <p>The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>