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Is that nervous feeling social anxiety disorder, or is it simply a case of being shy?

November 19, 2012 by

Most people are faced with embarrassment or humiliation at some point in their lives. Maybe they get nervous before a big presentation to the bosses at work. Maybe they get a bit anxious thinking about approaching an attractive stranger at a party. But where is the line between normal shyness and social anxiety disorder? A researcher examines the differences.

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