About.com Health: Gain Confidence in Social Situations

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Health From Heather Watkins, your About.com Health Editor Most of us find ourselves feeling nervous in social situations at least some of the time. But for some people, that fear can become so extreme that it significantly affects their daily lives. What is Social Anxiety Disorder? Social anxiety disorder differs from what you'd think of as normal shyness in several ways. Read more... See More About:  social anxiety disorder symptoms  social anxiety disorder causes  social anxiety disorder diagnosis Why Am I Afraid of People? Researchers aren't quite sure what causes some people to become excessively anxious when it comes to socializing, but they suspect it has to do with both genetics and your environment. Read more... See More About:  social anxiety disorder  social anxiety disorder diagnosis  social anxiety disorder treatments Dealing with Misdiagnosis Because the symptoms of social anxiety disorder can resemble those of other conditions, people may mistakenly be diagnosed with depression or panic disorder. Getting the right diagnosis is key to receiving treatment that'll help, though. Read more... See More About:  social anxiety disorder diagnosis  misdiagnosis  disorders related to social anxiety How to Improve Your Social Skills You can learn to improve your social skills and manage anxiety in many different situations -- whether you're diagnosed with social anxiety disorder or not. Read more... Coping with Job Interview Anxiety Get Over Your Fear of Cold Calling Walk into a Party with Confidence See More About:  social skills  social anxiety disorder coping skills  Health Ads Social Anxiety Social Anxiety Cure Health Conditions Health Treatment Health Foods Recipes Featured Articles Ankle Sprains and Pains Spot Health Insurance Scams Eating Out on a Low-Carb Diet 10 Things to Know About Stress How to Find a Great Surgeon Can Exercise Help IBS?   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Advertisement