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I am a thirty-three year old guy living in Southern California. After a series of hard knocks and rough spots in life, I'm delving into the world of writing with the hopes of launching a writing career. I'm also planning on finishing my college degree starting in Spring '08. I have always loved to write, and I have been writing as much as possible over the last few months. In addition to writing, I enjoy hiking, working out, movies, animals, good conversation, and I love to get to know diverse and interesting people. Feel free to contact me with any questions, thoughts, or ideas.

Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Dealing with social anxiety disorder

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As an individual who has been struggling with social anxiety disorder since my late teens, I can attest to the negative impact that this disorder can have on the life of a sufferer. Social anxiety disorder, loosely defined as a persistent and irrational fear of being ridiculed, scrutinized and/or embarrassed in social situations, is one of the most common anxiety disorders today; it is especially prevalent in teenagers and young adults. Left untreated and without adequate intervention, social anxiety disorder can wreak havoc on a person's ability to function and lead a normal, healthy, and...

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