Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder, or SAD, affects about 15 million Americans and is a major risk factor in developing a substance use disorder. SAD is when you feel acutely anxious in social situations. People with SAD want to connect with others but their anxiety is an obstacle. They often deal with this problem by using alcohol… Read On »

There is a large overlap between people who suffer from major depression and people who suffer from social anxiety disorder. This makes a certain amount of sense to anyone who has struggled with either or both of these conditions. Depression causes you to be irritable and socially isolated. You don’t want to bring others down… Read On »