Some people love being the life of the party. Others hate being the center of attention. Whether it’s you or someone that you love – do you avoid interpersonal relationships? Hate being introduced to other people? Or being teased and criticized? If a person usually becomes irrationally anxious in social situations, but seems better when they are alone, then social anxiety may be the problem. Social anxiety is more than just being a little shy. It’s the fear of interaction with other people that brings on self-consciousness, feelings of being negatively judged and evaluated, and, as a result, leads to avoidance. This common disorder can also lead to feelings of inadequacy, inferiority, embarrassment, humiliation, and depression. In this important episode, Sandra and her colleague Georgia Dow talk about this devastating and traumatic condition.