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By James Parker | Friday, April 16, 2010 | The Boston Globe

“…Social Anxiety Disorder. Hmmm. The Mayo Clinic’s handy checklist of SAD symptoms includes ‘Fear of situations in which you may be judged,’ ‘Cold, clammy hands,’ and ‘Difficulty making eye contact’ Yes? And? It would appear that everyday diffidence and inhibition have been reclassified as problems — pathologized, in a word….”…BS

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2010/04/04/shyness?mode=PF