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Famous People With Social Anxiety Disorder

Read about celebrities with Social Anxiety Disorder and how they coped. The stories of these famous people will help to raise awareness and to bring a face to a disorder that has not received a lot of attention.
Khalil Greene
Khalil Greene is a shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals who was placed on the disabled list in 2009 because of social anxiety disorder.
Dontrelle Willis
Dontrelle Willis is a a professional baseball player who was placed on the disabled list in early 2009 because of social anxiety disorder.
Zack Greinke
Zack Greinke is a a professional baseball player who has battled depression and social anxiety disorder. Read more about his struggles with SAD.
Celebrities With Social Anxiety Disorder
[p]Although many famous people and celebrities claim to be shy, there are few who have been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD) and publicly spoken about their experiences. Donny Osmond, Barbra Streisand and Ricky Williams are three celebrities who have done just that.
Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams, a professional football player and winner of the Heisman trophy, has been open about sharing his experiences with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). Read more about how Ricky received therapy and medication to treat SAD.
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand is one of only a few celebrities that have disclosed a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder.
Donny Osmond
Donny Osmond is one of only a few celebrities that have disclosed a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder. Donny has been candid about his experiences, the treatment he has received, and how he has coped.
Famous People with Social Anxiety Disorder
This page from the Shyness and Social Anxiety Treatment Australia Web site describes the experiences of celebrities who have suffered with Social Anxiety Disorder.
Shy/Socially Phobic Celebrities and Everyday People
This comprehensive list includes historical figures, entertainers, authors, business people, and everyday people who have experienced shyness or social phobia. Although the degree of social anxiety varies widely for this group, it is helpful to know that so many people have experienced being uneasy in social situations.
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