What some of you need to understand first is that there is a clear cut difference between shyness and social anxiety/phobia. Something people should really be aware of in such an uprising problem.

Social phobics are not necessarily shy to initially aproach social situations, but rather more fear and apprehension of the being evaluated by the people they approach. Which is one of the main reasons socially phobic individuals are so hesitant to seek help.. which makes it such a problem.