Leading to substance abuse and/or depression

Social Anxiety can really harm someones life if they are not getting the help they need to manage their anxiety. Many people who do make it to social events have to go intoxicated or on drugs to feel comfortable. This leads to alcoholism and drug abuse. Others just do not make it to social events at all and stay home. This can be just as bad. The person will then start to get angry at him/herself for not being able to go and start to feel worthless. This slowly and painfully leads to depression. People need to get help so they can make it to functions without being depressed or on something.

Top ten reasons why social anxiety causes depression. https://socialanxietyinstitute.org/blog/top-10-list-reasons-social-anxiety-causes-depression