Coping With Social Anxiety Disorder
By Arlin Cuncic, About.com Guide to Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) can take a toll on your personal and professional life. Learn about strategies for coping with disorder and how your friends and family can best support you.
Work and School
Living with social anxiety disorder can be difficult, particularly if you are attending college or are in the workforce. Read more to learn about how to effectively cope with SAD at work and at school.
Friends and Family
SAD affects not only the person with the diagnosis but the friends and family of that person as well. Learn more about how others can help you cope with the disorder, as well as how to keep relationships strong during the stressful recovery process.
Performance
Performing might include such activities as giving a speech, competing athletically, or playing a musical instrument. Learn how to perform in front of an audience without breaking into a cold sweat.
Daily Life
Many aspects of daily life can be a struggle for someone with SAD. Learn how to cope with social anxiety while going about your day-to-day activities.
Personal Stories
Reading personal accounts of others' experiences with SAD can help you to feel less alone. Social anxiety is not limited to any one type of person - even celebrities can suffer with SAD.
