Social anxiety is one of the most common forms of anxiety. People with social anxiety disorder are afraid of being judged by others. When in a public place, people with social anxiety feel as if everyone is watching them. They cannot relax or enjoy themselves, constantly worrying about what other people may think. Social anxiety can be debilitating.
Although it would seem counterproductive, group therapy can be an essential part of the treatment for social anxiety. Group therapy can provide...
When children suffer from social anxiety it can interfere with their ability to learn in school. Children with social anxiety may feel as... Read more »
As I continue in my recovery with anxiety, Post-Traumatic, and depression, there are a few triggers that I now recognize very clearly.... Read more »
People often mistake social anxiety disorder for shyness. But the 15 million adults suffering from the disorder know how debilitating it... Read more »
Just prior to May, which is Mental Health Month, the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) released a survey about social anxiety... Read more »
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) can be debilitating. While everyone feels nervous when giving a speech or going on a first date, SAD causes... Read more »
Social anxiety disorder cannot be cured. Medications are available and have been found to be helpful for some people. Medications sometimes will... Read more »
With sweaty palms and pounding heart, you swallow the lump in your throat and make your way into the large, crowded room. Even though you are at your... Read more »
In this short video from WebMD, a reporter talks to a young woman who suffers from social anxiety disorder. The young woman explains how the... Read more »
Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is an intense, persistent fear of being scrutinized and negatively evaluated by others in... Read more »
This is a study to compare a new drug, LY686017, with Paxil (paroxetine) and a placebo in the treatment of social anxiety disorder. This national... Read more »
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