Social Anxiety Disorder

It's more than just shyness

Most people feel shy or self-conscious in social situations. Speaking in public, going on a job interview or even asking for a date can make anyone feel shy or anxious. The symptoms are familiar: your heart pounds, your hands tremble or you feel like you have "butterflies" in your stomach. But this type of anxiety is temporary, and once you get through the situation, life goes on as usual.

If your anxiety about social situations is so severe that it disrupts your daily life and relationships to the point where you are sick with worry, you may have social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety disorder is an excessive, persistent fear of social or performance situations. This website is designed to help you understand social anxiety disorder so that you or a loved one can distinguish its symptoms from normal anxiety and get the necessary treatment and relief.

To learn more about Social Anxiety Disorder, please select from the following:

	Frequently Asked Questions About Social Anxiety Disorder
	Signs and Symptoms
	Who Suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder?
	What Causes Social Anxiety Disorder?
	Treatment
	The Road to Recovery
	Where To Get Help
	Questionnaire: What Do You Know About Social Anxiety Disorder?
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REFERENCES
1)	[ADAA Social Phobia booklet, p1]