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Some background on me: I've had anxiety disorders since at least age 12, including social anxiety disorder since that age. I haven't been to a psychologist or psychiatrist since I was 19. I'm 32 now. From 2000-early 2012 I didn't have any severe problems with anxiety, just avoidance of most...

Is it hard for you to say "Hi (name)" to someone you know when you approach them? Is it hard for you to say "Hi (name)" to someone you know when you approach them (for example, saying "Hi Mark" or "Hi Sarah" when you pass them in the office)? Or are you only able to say "hi" without the name...

I don't know how it is in other countries, but in America, if you're very quiet and not extroverted and talkative, you're an outcast. You're made fun of and insulted at school as a kid by both kids and school staff. You're made fun of and insulted at work as an adult by your boss and co-workers...

I've been having a bad anxiety attack since Tuesday, and I was wondering if there's anything I can buy over the counter at, say, USA Drug that would help? Herbal, anything really (except alcohol).

An incident happened at work last Thursday (social anxiety related) that sent my anxiety levels sky high, and my anxiety has been high ever since then. My anxiety and worry has been high all weekend. I've been a basket case the last few days. I had trouble sleeping last night and last Thursday...

Do you receive disability benefits for social anxiety disorder?

By "friend," I mean someone outside of your family whom you talk to for fun/enjoyment at least occasionally (either in person or on the phone) and whom you enjoy spending time with in person (or you would if distance weren't an issue). "Talk to" meaning you talk to them in person or on the...