In my 20's I would often become gripped with fear because of frequent panic attacks, but instead of trying to reach out to people, I'd sprint to my bed and lay there for hours waiting for my anxiety to go away. But this was a horrible idea given that a lack of social contact, especially in times of high stress, erodes your physical and mental health in a way that makes anxiety stronger. In fact, you're more likely to reinforce negative thought processes or even develop brand new fears when you spend too much time alone. Every time I