Many people get nervous or self-conscious on occasion, like when
giving a speech or interviewing for a new job. But social anxiety, or social
phobia, is more than just shyness or occasional nerves. With social anxiety
disorder, your fear of embarrassing yourself is so intense that you avoid
situations that can trigger it. But no matter how painfully shy you may be and
no matter how bad the butterflies, you can learn to be comfortable in social
situations and reclaim your life.
