Conditions · Anxiety
Social anxiety disorder — NIMH overview
Beyond shyness: what social anxiety disorder is, how it differs from introversion, and what helps.
National Institute of Mental Health7 min read
NIMH is explicit about the distinction between ordinary social discomfort and social anxiety disorder, which is intense, persistent, and impairing.
Treatment evidence is strongest for CBT with exposure; SSRIs are an effective alternative or adjunct. The page is helpful for anyone trying to decide whether what they have is a personality trait or a treatable condition.
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