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By: TheJestPress.com
**Study Finds People With High Social Anxiety Are Basically Human Lie Detectors—But Only for Anger**
In breaking news that will undoubtedly fuel anxious overthinking for years to come, scientists have discovered that people suffering from high social anxiety possess an unexpected superpower: they’re freakishly talented at detecting even the tiniest whiff of anger in other humans. Do you think Cheryl across the office might be upset you borrowed her stapler in 2019? Just ask your most anxious coworker—chances are, they’ve been monitoring Cheryl’s every micro-frown from day one.
According to researchers, individuals with sky-high social anxiety are significantly more accurate at recognizing subtle angry expressions than their more relaxed counterparts. “It’s like they have finely tuned ‘anger goggles’ glued to their faces,” said Dr. Nervous Nellie, lead author of the study. “While others see a neutral face, socially anxious folks can spot a nostril flare from 20 yards away and instantly calculate the odds of being yelled at.”
However, the catch is these anxiety-powered Spidey senses only kick in after some intense, behind-the-scenes mental analysis—usually several seconds of frantic internal monologue. “These responses occurred during later stages of processing,” said researchers, “which may explain why your anxious friend is staring at you in silence for three minutes before blurting out, ‘Are you mad at me?’”
The study raises hope for the future of social navigation. Imagine a world where anxious people are revered as office diplomats, anger meteorologists, or even “Emotion-Con” convention keynote speakers.
For now, scientists suggest we embrace our anxious friends and maybe, just maybe, keep our eyebrows as neutral as Switzerland. Unless, of course, you want your every fleeting glare cataloged, interpreted, and replayed at 3 a.m. for the next decade.
Because if anyone’s going to notice you’re mad, it’ll be that person quietly double-checking if you’re mad—again.
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