Is being shy an illness?

Titan, that is sort of the problem I have. Speaking to people I don't know tends to be a problem for me. I even get anxious at the thought of meeting new people. "Hey, I want to introduce you to someone." At that point all I can think is: "Oh #!!"

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I actually do not believe that medication is the answer to social anxiety disorder or many other nerotic disorders for that matter. Learning how to cope with the disease on a daily basis without medication is the best couse of action in my opinion. I usually try and give myself affirmations and pep talks to tell myself to calm down and reassure myself that everything will be okay, no matter what happens.