| Shyness is quite common and not a real problem | | | | one. |
| unless it becomes chronic and develops into a form of | | | | Temporary feelings of shyness are normal and to be |
| social anxiety that is quite persistent, socially crippling | | | | expected, especially in those who are young. |
| and bothersome. A social phobia is simply a more | | | | However, it is when that shyness becomes |
| specific form of social anxiety. There are many | | | | overwhelming fear, terror and panic at the thought of |
| different aspects and causes of this disorder resulting | | | | entering a room full of people regardless of who they |
| in many variations requiring different treatment | | | | are. Whenever this strong aversion lasts for more than |
| approaches. Every case is unique. It usually manifests | | | | several weeks then professional help is needed and |
| as some form of extreme discomfort, shyness or | | | | called for, especially if one's life is disrupted to the point |
| anxiety associated with being in a social situation, | | | | one can no longer function at school and/or his or her |
| especially a competitive, confrontational or stressful | | | | job; that is when it becomes serious. |