Who Is This For?

This is an exercise for anyone who feels anxious or awkward when receiving compliments. It’s a key part of social anxiety, where a positive interaction can *increase* distress.

This tool helps you practice two skills in a safe environment:

• Timing/Reciprocity: Practicing the “rhythm” of a conversation.
• Prosocial Response: Practicing *how* to accept a compliment gracefully, rather than dismissing it or deflecting it.

The Science Behind It (Exposure & Skills)

This game is a form of Social Skills Training combined with Gamified Exposure.

1. Skills Training: People with social anxiety often use “safety behaviors” (like deflecting compliments) that backfire, making the other person feel awkward and confirming the anxiety. This game teaches the alternative: a simple, warm, prosocial response (like “Thank you!”).

2. Exposure: By repeatedly “receiving” compliments in a game format, you are gently exposing yourself to the trigger, which can help desensitize the initial anxious reaction over time.

Data & Privacy

This game uses your browser’s localStorage to save your high score. This data is stored only on your device. It is never sent to our server or any third party.

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Warning & Disclaimer

This is not therapy. This is an educational tool, not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for social anxiety disorder or any other condition.

No Guarantee: Joyful Psych Labs makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the effectiveness of this tool. Real-world interactions are complex.

Liability: Your use of this tool is solely at your own risk. Joyful Psych Labs (and its creators) shall have no liability or responsibility for any adverse consequences alleged to have happened as a consequence of using this game.