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Personal Story 11.23.2009

My Silent Child

My 5-year old boy has a cherub's face with a hint of mischief in his beautiful green eyes. Brian dances to silly music and entertains us with his antics. He tells his brother to leave him alone and he teases his sister while she does her homework.

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The only difference between Brian and most other children is that while he is at school, he is mute.
Personal Story 11.20.2009

Ricky Williams: A Story of Social Anxiety Disorder

Many people know Ricky Williams as the Heisman Trophy-winning running back who had it all — fame, money, and talent. Selected as the fifth NFL draft pick out of college, he became a celebrity overnight.

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I felt extremely isolated from my friends and family because I couldn't explain to them what I was feeling. I had no idea what was wrong with me.
Personal Story 11.20.2009

My Panic and Anxiety: More Than Nerves

The summer before my senior year in college, my mother died of lung cancer at the age of 57. I dealt with my loss privately, as I had handled most of my problems throughout adolescence: I repressed my grief and kept moving.

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I found it most ironic; I was someone who enjoyed groups and events, and here I was hamstrung with a phobia that made me detest groups, particularly functions involving a meal.
Personal Story 11.20.2009

Determined to Recover

Rita ClarkAfter more than 20 years of not going to a grocery store, restaurant, or public place alone, not driving out of my safe area and not attending school fu

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Was I going to spend the next 40 years making clever excuses about why I was unable to participate in living, laughing, and being whole?
Personal Story 11.20.2009

Much More Than Shy

“Hi! I'm Jack. And I have an anxiety disorder.”

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I'm Jack. I have social anxiety disorder. But I also have hope.
Personal Story 11.19.2009

Not Really a Rebel

I have suffered from social anxiety disorder since I was about 10 years old, or about 34 years. I was a very intelligent child, but when teachers noticed a difference in me, I started trying to be invisible. Social situations, including school, were torture.

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Social situations, including school, were torture. I bulldozed my way through life, including dabbling in alcohol and substance abuse for relief of my anxiety and depression.
Page 11.13.2009

Screening for Social Anxiety Disorder

If you suspect that you might suffer from social anxiety disorder, answer the questions below, print out the results, and share them with your health care professional.

Page 11.12.2009

Screening for an Anxiety Disorder: Children

If you think your child may have an anxiety disorder, please answer the questions below, print out the page, and share the results with your child's health care professional.

Page 10.16.2009

Understand the Facts - Cloned

It's a normal part of life to experience occasional anxiety.

But you may experience anxiety that is persistent, seemingly uncontrollable, and