it does sound like social anxiety to me too. my son has it and is being treated for it, i feel so bad for him because it is dibilitating for him. he says the only time he feels comfortable is after a few beers, which to God i pray he doesn't become an alcoholic, as at one point he was. everyone please say a prayer if you pray for anything, pray for my son that he stays on his meds and doesn't drink on them. thank you all.