1. SAD Discussion Forums
Social anxiety discussion forums are a great place to get started talking to other people who are dealing with the same fears and anxieties as you. Popular forums include Social Anxiety Support, Social Phobia World, as well as the SAD forum here at About.com. If you have never visited a forum about social anxiety, you will find a welcoming group of people who understand the unique experience that you are going through.2. SAD Support Groups
Social anxiety disorder support groups are places where people with similar problems with social anxiety can meet, connect and learn from the experiences of each other. Support groups might take place in person, over the telephone or in chat room format. The type of support programs may also be unsupervised or led by someone with professional training in mental health issues. Here is a list of support groups that might interest you.
3. SAD Self-Help Books
Self-help books about social anxiety disorder are a good alternative for those looking for an option to try at home to cope with anxiety. They are also useful as an add-on if you have already received treatment for SAD. Here is a list of popular self-help books that you might want to consider the next time you head to the bookstore.4. Social Skills Self-Help Books
In addition to traditional treatment for social anxiety disorder, such as medication or cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), some people will receive social skills training. Whether you have difficulty with social situations because of a lack of skills or because of overwhelming anxiety, social skills training can help. Here is a list of self-help books that can help improve your social skills.
5. Children's Books About Shyness
Although it might not be immediately obvious, children's books about shyness are a great way to introduce the topic of social anxiety to your child. If you worry that your preschooler is overly shy, try reading one of these books with him to start talking about his feelings. Although shyness in childhood does not necessarily predict social anxiety in adulthood, it is always good to have open lines of communication about feelings with your children.6. Videos About Social Anxiety Disorder
Videos about SAD include everything from documentaries about real life stories to self-help instructional methods and overviews about the disorder. If you are looking for a complement to self-help books about SAD, videos can provide a visual medium to help you better understand and cope with your symptoms. If someone you know has problems with social anxiety, they can also help you to learn more about the experiences of that person.
