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Reader Stories: My Daily Struggles With Social Anxiety

By , About.com Guide

Updated May 15, 2010

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It is hard for those who do not suffer with social anxiety disorder (SAD) to understand what it is like to live with daily social anxiety. For those with SAD, every day can be a struggle. Here is your chance to explain to others how social anxiety affects you on a daily basis.

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