Husband has social anxiety. How can I help him?

[cindylee25]

My husband suffers from social anxiety. Its gotten so bad the last three years that its to the point where we have no social life as a couple. We don't go out together at all. No movies, no dinner at restaurants, no church, no parties. He won't even try. If we do go anywhere its because I beg him, then we usually leave early or walk out on the movie because he is in such a state. Most days when he gets off work he just plays video games. (Which im not aganist, i just want him to do other things asy well) I now do a lot of social things by myself, but its hard because I want to the have him with me. He refuses to take medication because he says it will kill his liver and the side effects are too bad. If I try to talk with him about getting help he says I'm nagging him so I try to just leave him alone but its hard because I want to spend more time with him. Since y'all obviously have experience with anxiety, is there any advice that can be offered to help me learn how to gently help ease him into dealing with his anxiety.

[YardBull]

He should get in to see a physician for advice.  Counseling may be recommended as well.  There are meds that could be used before social events but not on a long term basis, also.  I sympathize with both of you.  
There is help available, but he has to want to try it.

[Djlwmn]

Almost every treated case of anxiety has been through self help. Meaning no drugs or supplements.. I would reccomend that you buy The Linden Method, it costs $200 but has succesfully 100% cured over 155,000 people worldwide. I highly reccommend that you look into it. It could change his life.
All the best, God bless.