Shyness is a phenomena which does inevitably affect everyone at one point or another in their lives. It affects some people to a much greater extent than others, but the reasons for this are not completely understood. Why do we feel shy, or awkward in certain situations and not others? What is...

sorry i had to steal this from socialphobiaworld hahlol heres a test for your SA --http://asp.cumc.columbia.edu/SAD/ mines 135! :eek: oh just took it again & i answer more truthfully this time i got 122! whew! but still high! its pretty accurate...

I have been battling with this demon my whole life. Social anxiety has seriously held me back in so many areas. I am totally ready to take this thing head on. Anyone else here in the same situation? Care to share experiences/ways of coping/transcending severe social phobia?

OK first things first, I'm a 19 year-old male. I've had severe social anxiety for as long as I can remember. When I was younger, I always thought separation anxiety was the problem, because every time I knew I was going to be separated from my mom, I'd start crying or start feeling the urge to...

Hello everybody. I am writing in here because I don't know where to talk about my situation. I am a male, 24 years old, with social phobia. Every day I go to work and about 4 times a week I go exercising at the gym or go play football at a club. Week after week, after week. The problem is...

I have a fear of loud noises. It's really weird. I know that noise can't hurt you. However, I still have the fear. But I am getting better. Yesterday I went to my school's Halloween dance. I actually had a lot of fun! But it was LOUD! I mean like my heart was POUNDING to the bass. But I did it...

Hello Ladies and Gents Here's my list of phobias, feel free to share yours. quick resource: http://phobialist.com/ Acrophobia- Fear of heights. Agateophobia- Fear of insanity. (recently a big problem for me) Osphresiophobia-Fear of smells or odors (this is specific to "chemical" odors...more...

I suffer from severe bathroom anxiety, strictly dealing with NUMBER TWO. I have developed a panic disorder because of it. I dont go places where there wont be a bathroom, im terrified of being around people and having to excuse myself to go to the bathroom...SOOO i make it my duty to go before...