Is social anxiety disorder consider serious?

Quality of Life: Hello. Well, it is not an illness that can cause death. But if you are painfully shy & self-conscious it can certainly impact your quality of life. Take care.

You may be the judge: If your life is being impacted, then it is a problem and how much may tell you how serious a problem it is. No one else can really experience the distress you feel or the limitations you impose on yourself to avoid that distress. The good news is that there are very successful treatments - cbt can really help - which can improve or relieve many symptoms of social anxiety disorder.