Social Anxiety: Is it the same as Shyness? By Dr. Carly Orenstein
Are shyness and Social Anxiety Disorder the same thing? If my child is shy, will he/she grow up to have Social Anxiety Disorder? The answer to both of these questions is NO. There are many differences between shyness and Social Anxiety Disorder. While shyness can eventually turn into Social Anxiety Disorder, it isn’t definite or…