As the name implies, this treatment involves exposing people to their phobias (such as snakes, airplanes, or, yep, social rejection) in small, manageable steps. The idea? By gradually confronting your biggest fears in a safe environment, they’ll start to become less scary, Kevin Chapman, PhD, founder and director of the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, tells SELF.
What Is the ‘Rejection Therapy’ Trend on TikTok, and Will It Really Make Me Less Socially Anxious?
