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Andrea McLean reveals she suffers from social anxiety: 'I get panicky and my heart starts going'

ANDREA REVEALS SHE SUFFERS FROM SOCIAL ANXIETY

After Robbie Williams discussed having social anxiety over the summer, Andrea explained she

'I have a very anxious personality and I've found it's got worse and worse the older that I get', she said.

'I am like Robbie, I will cancel - sorry to my friends - I'm a nightmare and will cancel on friends an hour before,' Andrea said. 'I get myself worked up. I get eczema here, a little break out [on my cheek]. I get panicky, my heart starts going, I have sweaty palms just thinking about it. I'm rubbish at Christmas dos. The only time I'm comfortable is when people come round to my house.'

'I need a get out clause. Quite often I will drive. I never say goodbye, I slope away and go home, I can escape,' Andrea added.

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