Social Anxiety Disorder

Hi, this is my first time here. I've just realised that i may have social anxiety disorder and i'm very emotional about it. I used to have trouble during school, which was why i dropped out early. Do you think i may of suffered with this problem even then? I remember when i was 10 years old the doctor said i had irritable bowel syndrome, because of the physical symptoms. Maybe it was the social aniety disorder instead. Anyway, ust wanted to say hello, and if you have any advice on how i can cope....don't hesitate to post.