Lighting can feel harsh and socially exposing to anxious individuals, especially in offices, classrooms, or gatherings. This can heighten discomfort or make avoidance preferable.
It demonstrates how physical environment interacts with social stress.
It explains why subtle adjustments, like softer lighting, can reduce anxiety.
Did you know social anxiety can make bright lights feel uncomfortably intense in social settings.
[Mayo Clinic, mayoclinic.org]