Triumph Over Shyness: Conquering Social Anxiety Disorder

Triumph Over Shyness is full of practical tips, helpful techniques, and more to help manage anxious thoughts and physical symptoms of social anxiety disorder. Using humor, warmth, and language that is easy to understand, authors Murray Stein, MD, MPH, and John Walker, PhD, explain what causes social anxiety disorder, how it impacts social and romantic relationships, and what treatments work. Whether you are concerned about yourself, your child, a friend, or a relative, Triumph Over Shyness will help you understand the nature of the problem and what you can do about it. This is an indispensable, authoritative, and compassionate guide for anybody desiring to overcome or learn more about social anxiety disorder. Backed by the authors' extensive clinical and research experience, it provides hope and encouragement with a dash of humor. - Jonathan Davidson, MD, Emeritus Professor, Duke University Medical Center The authors' years of experience in treating social anxiety shine through, as does their sense of humor. This book presents practical strategies for overcoming social anxiety. I highly recommend it! - Martin M. Antony, PhD, ABPP, Author, Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook and 10 Simple Solutions to Shyness This book offers insights and outstanding tips from two of the world's leading experts on social anxiety; it's a great resource for anyone trying to tame social anxiety. - Franklin R. Schneier, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York State Psychiatric Institute Social anxiety and shyness can become disabling and paralyzing. This book is a must-read for anybody who wants to understand and overcome this debilitating problem. - Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Boston University