Is social phobia the same as painfully shy?

[rko74]

Just curious, or does it differ.I guess social phobia limits your life more eh

 

[exuser01]

Just curious, or does it differ.I guess social phobia limits your life more eh

No they are completely different and unrelated problems.

 

[Richey]

the shyness comes before SA, so they both go hand in hand

 

[bluenow]

Sounds like the same thing to me.

 

[IceLad]

Although they are similar, I think there are important differences between them. With shyness, I don't think you go anywhere near the lengths to avoid situations/ people etc, and you don't worry yourself silly over these issues over and over again. Also, you don't limit your life as badly.