The author presents her personal struggles with Social Anxiety Disorder and how she was able to overcome it; and offers information on its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

"The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands; The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania."

Self-conscious to the Nth degree -- Moving from dis-ease to disease -- Not just another shy teenager -- First steps toward recovery -- A long road filled with potholes -- Five days that changed my life -- Making changes and sticking to them -- My life today, your life tomorrow.