The Anxiety Loop: How Cortisol Steals Your Social Confidence

This new discovery by scientists at Uppsala University has changed the medical perspective on treating extreme embarrassment, as it shows that the brain's hypersensitivity to serotonin can trigger defensive reactions and withdrawal. In fact, when the brain receives too many chemical messages related to alertness, the individual—instead of communicating effectively—prefers to hide for fear of being judged by others. This proves that embarrassment is not merely a personality trait but has deep roots in neurochemistry.