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Social anxiety disorder, also referred to as social phobia, is when everyday social activities that would seem normal to others, cause extreme anxiety, fear and self awareness making them hard to impossible to do. Social phobia is more than just shyness, it is a chronic mental health condition.
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Symptoms
People with social phobia will experience extreme fear and anxiety in social situations. In some cases the anxiety is strong enough to deter them from any social activities for fear of being look down upon. Social phobia can affect different people in different ways such as fear of ordering in restaurants or fear of dating. -
Physical Symptoms
Some physical symptoms of social phobia include blushing, intense sweating, trembling, shaking, nausea and palpitations. Usually when suffering from social phobia you realize that your fear is out of character but have no control over it. -
Treatment
The two most effective treatments for social phobia are medications and a type of psychotherapy called cognitive behavior therapy. -
Fast Facts
- Also known as social phobia
- A persistent, intense, chronic fear of being judged by others
- People with SAD feel "sick from fear"
- Affects 15 million American adults
- Can make it difficult to go to work or school
- Treatments: cognitive therapy, relaxation techniques, and medication
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Symptoms
- Sweating
- Trembling
- Shaking
- Nausea
- Rapid heart beat
- Dizziness
- Headache
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Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Social Anxiety Disorder, please consult your doctor. -
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