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SAD quiz

This 20-item quiz has two questions per page and will help you learn about social anxiety disorder (SAD). Whether you have been diagnosed, know someone with the disorder, or just want to find out more about SAD, this quiz is a great learning resource. Begin the quiz now to test your knowledge about a variety of aspects of SAD such as symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and coping strategies.

From the site About.com Social anxiety Disorder

Tips for Parents of Socially Anxious Children

Great article by Arlin Cuncic about tips for parents of SAD kids. Take a look!

As a parent of a child with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), you may find it challenging to balance the need to socialize your child with the desire to be protective of him or her. Summarized by the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, this list of tips for parents of socially anxious children is adapted from the book Triumph Over Shyness by Murray B. Stein, M.D., and may be useful for parents of children with SAD.

Shyness and Social Anxiety

Shyness and social anxiety disorder share many characteristics. If you have spent your whole life feeling as though you are just a shy person, how do you know if it is something more serious? Or, if you’re a worried parent, you may be wondering if your child is afraid of strangers or not making new friends at school. In either case, how do you know whether it is a serious problem?

You have every right to be worried — social anxiety disorder (SAD) is often dismissed as just extreme shyness. Statistics show that although symptoms usually start in childhood, the majority of people with the disorder don’t receive treatment (close to 75% of sufferers), and those who do seek treatment wait a long time to do so — on average 14 years.

About.com article by Arlin Cuncic
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Social Anxiety Forums worth visiting

Social anxiety forums are places where those with social anxiety disorder can openly discuss issues and questions. Popular forums are a great place to connect with those who may have problems similar to yours. In addition, forums can be a place to learn from the experiences of others. Take a look around each of these forums and you will see that the social anxiety supportive community is alive, vibrant, and an interesting place to be.

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From About.com Arlin Cunic Social Anxiety site

What a wonderful surprise…

Every day I receive “social anxiety” Google alerts which notify me of what’s happening both in the main stream media as well as the blogosphere. There is so much information out there, and I hope that what I bring to the blog will enlighten, encourage and educate people on the ups and downs of social anxiety.

In the past I have found my blog listed on the alert, usually regarding my entry for that day. However today (much to my surprise) I found a wonderful little synopsis of my experience with parenting a socially anxious child, and kudos from the author Arlin Cuncic stating, “If you have a child with SAD, this blog is worth a look.” Arlin has a background in clinical psychology with a focus on anxiety and mood disorders and manages the Social Anxiety Disorders section of about.com.

If you have a chance please take a look at the about.com Guide to Social Anxiety Disorder. It contains a wealth of information, and I’m honoured to see the blog included in it’s index.

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