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Social anxiety disorder (SAD)? For a long time, I just thought I was very shy, (that's what I was told all my life) but then I started seeing those Zoloft (I think it's Zoloft) commercials about SAD, and I started wondering...
Then Oprah (good old Oprah LOL) did a show on SAD, and it clicked for me that that's *exactly* what I have (and actually quite a few of my family members). I read up on it, and yep, that's me!
I'm really *not* shy, I just get anxious and uncomfortable around people I don't know, esp. if there are a lot of people, or if I'm around people and there is a lot of noise I just cannot wait to LEAVE. I can't stand it. I do much better with smaller groups.
I'm really quite content to just stay here at home with my hubby and our dogs, so I know what you mean about being a neurotic shut in! LOL |