you DO realize how horrible it is to hear "I think you're more dangerous than a random bear just for existing"?

Just about every person is more dangerous than your average bear encounter.....

The vast majority of bears that people run into in the wild are black bears, which are mostly harmless.

I as an experienced outdoorsman would much rather stumble across a bear in the deep woods than another lone person, especially in a survival situation. Desperate people are the most dangerous animals by far.

supposed to give men lasting mental health issues and extreme social anxiety?

If this is what gives you extreme social anxiety then you are in serious need of professional help. That sounds like more of a you problem a societal one.