The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook
62After reading this chapter, you should have a better understanding of the nature of 
your social anxiety. You should be more aware of the types of social situations that you 
fear and avoid, the variables that affect your discomfort level, the physical sensations 
that you experience when you are anxious, the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to 
your fear, and the ways in which social anxiety interferes with your life. Understanding 
these aspects of your social anxiety will help you to choose the best strategies for over -
coming your fear as you work your way through the rest of this book.