This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to eliminate social anxiety. A lot of people get nervous or self-conscious at times, for example, when giving a speech, meeting new people, attending a new school or interviewing for a new job. But social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is more than just shyness or occasional nerves. With social anxiety disorder, your fear of speaking up or embarrassing yourself is so strong that you avoid settings that can trigger it. But no matter how painfully shy you may be and no matter how bad the butterflies, you can learn to be comfortable in social situations and take back your life