Social Anxiety Disorder

7.

What I mean when I say "I can't do that."

• I am unable to do that

• I am too stressed out to do that

• I cannot face the humiliation of attempting to do that

• I am on the verge of a panic attack

• I cannot do that

What people hear:

• I am unwilling to do that

• I am just shy

• I am overreacting

• I am lazy

• I need to get more experience in social situation to help my anxiety

• I need a push

• I don't want to do that