But Becky Bruno wasn't just a little shy—she struggled for years with Social Anxiety Disorder before being diagnosed. Just as the name implies, the condition can socially cripple an otherwise ...

Many people are a little bit shy, but those with social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia) can become overwhelmed with anxiety in simple social situations. Peter (not his real name ...

NHS says that social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations. “It’s a common problem that usually starts during the teenage years.

Social anxiety disorder causes people to feel uncomfortable and self-conscious in social situations. Social anxiety disorder is extremely common affecting 15 million American adults. Being shy is ...