Treatments for GAD include medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I skipped a lot of classes because I was so afraid of being called on by the teacher. I was terrified of blushing or shaking in front of my classmates. And dating was impossible. Just the thought of asking someone out would make me brake out in a sweat.
Most people feel shy or self-conscience in social situations.
Speaking in public, going to a job interview or even asking for a date can make anyone feel shy, or anxious. 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. Social anxiety disorder is a lot more common then you might think.