Social Anxiety Disorder
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What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
Many people feel shy or stressed in social situations. But when you feel so anxious that it’s hard to go out and take part in everyday activities, you might have social anxiety disorder (sometimes called “Social Phobia”). People with social anxiety can become very fearful about things like:
Meeting new people;
Going somewhere new;
Speaking in public;
Eating or drinking in front of others;
Making phone calls;
Going to school or work;
Going shopping;
Taking the bus.
Many people with social anxiety ...
