Being a friend to someone with social anxiety disorder (SAD) is no different than any other friendship. At times you might have to work a little harder to keep the relationship going, but chances are once a bond is established you will have a friend for life. Often it will be up to you to take the first step toward becoming friends. Read more...
Further Reading
- A Day in the Life of Someone with Social Anxiety Disorder
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Mindfulness
- Depersonalization
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Those tips seem very helpful!
Someone with SAD has a much better chance of recovering if friends avoid criticising them so much.
Also, encouraging a sufferer to get help, whilst a good move, is something that you can expect to be thanked for later on…sufferers of SAD are often resistant to get help initially!