Although they recognize that the fear is excessive and unreasonable, people with social anxiety disorder feel powerless against their anxiety. They are terrified that they will humiliate or embarrass themselves. Some everyday tasks become immensely cumbersome and even seem impossible to accomplish. One of the most troublesome activities for someone suffering from social anxiety is establishing friendly, casual, and romantic relationships. Those who have not experienced social anxiety may not realize how difficult it may be for those who have been struggling with the disorder their entire lives. Everyone has daily tasks they must accomplish, some of which they may even enjoy. It can be quite perplexing trying to understand how some of these
