I think my friend has social anxiety disorder? how can i help?

Support: Social anxiety disorder is a panic response to fear of scrutiny, seen as stage fright&performance anxiety.Ongoing&intermittant prescription&natural medications help.Psychotherapy helps.You can support your friend as he faces socially anxious situations.Accompany him as he takes1step into"danger, "then retreats.Next, with your aid, he takes2steps into"danger, "then retreats.Continue steps until sad ends.

Be honest: Talk with your friend, and describe what you see, and suggest that a therapy consult would be of help. Be supportive!