i forgot to mention that people with this disorder are sometimes surprisingly comfortable and social when they feel people are at a safe distance.. or not directly in the presence of people.. which is why i’m so chatty online i think www.socialphobia.org/ www.calss.utoronto.ca/pamphlets/social_anxiety.htm socialanxiety.factsforhealth.org/ again this can be a childs disorder as well.. if you suspect your child may suffer from this check out this website www.klis.com/chandler/pamphlet/socphob/socphobpamphlet.htm