Complications
... Many people live with social anxiety disorder for years without seeking help. They may not realize they have a medical condition, or they may be too embarrassed to seek help. But left untreated, socia...

Treatment
... Social anxiety disorder typically persists for life, often waxing and waning. But treatment can help you control it. The two most effective types of treatment are medications and a form of psychothera...

Self-care
... Although social anxiety disorder generally requires help from a medical expert or qualified psychotherapist, you can try some self-help techniques to handle situations likely to trigger social anxiety...