Beyond Shyness: How to Conquer Social Anxiety Step: How to Conquer Social Anxieties

With this book and the Beyond Shyness self-help audio program, I pulled myself up out of a world of shame and guilt and frustration into a world of logic, compassion and clarity at a level I've never knew existed. I have a totally new understanding of my fellow man and have virtually rid myself of the critical, judgmental mindset that used to isolate me from anyone knew.

I was desperate for anything that could help with the social disorder that was destroying my son's life. No book, no therapist, no method seemed to help my son. Finally, Beyond Shyness was recommended to me by a friend whose child had suffered from the same crippling disorder. First I read the book with the hope that I could aid my son in his process. Then I let my son read it. But the book managed to take on a life of it's own and managed to bring my son to a place where he began to have the desire to deal with his problem. Eventually, he started to see a local therapist and he is now on his way to curing his problem. Even though the reading of the book took place well over a year ago, it was in truth the catalyst that jumpstarted my son's recovery.

I have kept my shyness hidden for many years, partially because I was embarressed and partially because I couldn't acknowledge it to myself. Berent (the author) helped me to acknowledge that a problem exists and then through further reading I was able to learn various methods to help conquer it.

I have suffered from social phobia for over 30 years. In that time, I have read many books on the subject and none has ever aided me the way that this book did. I strongly recommend it to those who are able to acknowledge the fact that they have a problem.

Most self-help books out there for "shys" focus on one or two things you could do to become more relaxed in social situations. This one gives ALL the ideas, helps you formulate a plan of action, points out common, unconscious things social phobics do to hinder their progress, and empowers you to take control of your life and live the life you want. It is one of the most complete and helpful books on social phobia I have read.