Readers Respond

When your spouse has SAD it can have an impact on you. Learning how to cope with a spouse with SAD takes time. Share your tips about how you have learned to cope with your spouse's SAD.See submissions

The best jobs when you have SAD are usually those that makes the most of your strengths; this will vary from person to person. Here is your chance to share what you think are the best jobs when you have SAD.

Social anxiety can be triggered by a number of different situations such as public speaking, talking with someone in authority, or going on a date. Here is your chance to share what triggers your social anxiety and how you cope.See submissions

People who do not suffer with social anxiety disorder (SAD) have a hard time understanding what it is like to live with social anxiety. Here is your chance to describe your daily struggles with the disorder. See submissions

Readers respond about how they handle dating when they have SAD.

Many people with social anxiety disorder (SAD) never receive a diagnosis. Those who do have valuable information to share with others about the process of being diagnosed, and what a diagnosis means for your life. Share your wisdom and advice here.

Here is your chance to share with others what you did that helped your social anxiety. Read a great self-help book? Gradually exposed yourself to more difficult situations? Whatever your story, you can share it here.

Public speaking is scary for most people, but particularly for those with social anxiety disorder (SAD). Here is your chance to share your worst public speaking experience and what you learned from it.See submissions

Readers respond about the worst things that could be said to a person with SAD.

Readers respond about how they cope with job interview anxiety.

Readers respond about how they cope with anxiety about making phone calls.

Musical performance anxiety is a component of social anxiety disorder (SAD). Musicians who suffer with musical performance anxiety are not able to reach their full potential when performing in front of an audience due to physical symptoms of anxity. Readers respond about how they manage social anxiety during musical performnaces.

Social anxiety can interfere with an athlete's performance, even when the athlete has trained and is fully prepared to compete. Dealing with nerves during a competition can be tough, and managing social anxiety disorder (SAD) while competing can at times be nearly impossible. Readers respond about how they manage social anxiety during sports.

Social anxiety disorder at college can be difficult to manage, particularly if you are moving away from home and trying to make new friends. Readers respond about how they are handling having social anxiety disorder at college.

Telling an employer that you have SAD can be anxiety-provoking for a variety of reasons. Readers respond about how they told an employer that they have SAD.

Readers respond about how they manage anxiety when it comes to eating in front of others.

Readers respond about how having a friend or family member with social anxiety disorder has had an impact on their life.

Readers respond about how they manage anxiety when it comes to public speaking.

Readers respond telling us the most important things that they would like others to know about what it is like to live with social anxiety disorder.

Readers respond about the kinds of avoidance behaviors they have engaged in as part of suffering with social anxiety disorder.

Readers respond about how they handle sex when they have social anxiety disorder.

Tell us about your social anxiety disorder blog and find out about those by other bloggers.See submissions

Proudest moments can come in all shapes and sizes. If you suffer with social anxiety disorder, and you are coping well with your anxiety, you probably have lots of proud moments to share. Here is your chance to tell a story about a proud moment dealing with social anxiety.

Readers respond about their most and least favorite places to be as a person with SAD.

Have you given a speech that you were really proud of? Did you overcome social anxiety and rise to the occasion? If so we would like to hear your story and your tips for success.

What are your best conversation starters? Do you like to talk about the weather, sports, or current events? Do you have a story that always gets people laughing? Here is your chance to share your best conversation starters and read those of others.

Readers respond with tips about how to talk to your doctor about social anxiety.

Readers respond about their New Year's resolutions pertaining to social anxiety disorder.

Readers respond about the best or worst doctor experiences they have had when seeking and receiving for social anxiety disorder.

Social anxiety disorder at work can be difficult to manage, particularly if you have a job that involves a lot of interaction with others. Readers respond about how their work has been affected by having SAD.

Are you afraid to use public restrooms? Share your stories here and read the stories of other people with this fear.

Share your feelings and fears about writing in front of other people and how you cope.

Readers describe "a day in the life" and what it is like living with SAD on a day-to-day basis.