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. 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.