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 ...

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Psychiatrists look for similar behavioral patterns, knowing that the anxiety disorder may manifest differently. For example, a 50-year-old and a 10-year-old may both have stomach pain due to social ...