Do you feel uncomfortable around new people?  Does interaction with co-workers cause you to feel self-conscious, negatively perceived, or under unnecessary scrutiny? Does speaking up in meetings frighten you to the point of dizziness, muscle tension, or shortness of breath?  If you can relate to any of the aforementioned symptoms, you may be experiencing Social Anxiety—and you aren’t alone. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, around 15 million Americans experience a form of social anxiety.