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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 which is the third most common psychological disorder.http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcevent.nsf/pages/9292A964D056A0124A25752000824338?open
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.- 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
Coping Skills
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.Categories
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Social Anxiety Disorder on Amazon
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Social Anxiety Disorder (Advances in Psychotherapy -- Evidence-Based Practice) - $29.80
Social phobia is characterized by excessive anxiety or discomfort in situations where a person might feel judged or evaluated by others, including performance situations (e.g., being the center of attention, public speaking, working under o...
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Clarocet NRI Anxiety, Depression, Social Anxiety and Panic Attack Relief - $42.50
ClarocetNRI is the original Natural Reuptake Inhibitor, a non-prescription herbal alternative that's designed to enhance the production and availability of neurotransmitters for healthy cell-to-cell communication. A clinical-strength blend ...
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Afraid of People (Social Anxiety Disorder; narrated by Donny Osmond) - $34.99
A one-hour documentary narrated by Donny Osmond that follows the lives of five extraordinary people - including Dr. Barbara Markway - who have been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder. People with this disorder are not just shy; they hav...
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What You Must Think of Me: A Firsthand Account of One Teenager's Experience with Social Anxiety Disorder (Adolescent Mental Health Initiative) - $9.95
We've all felt occasional pangs of shyness and self-consciousness, but for the 15 million Americans with social anxiety disorder, the fear of being scrutinized and criticized can reach disabling proportions. Such was the case for Emily Ford...
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder (Practical Clinical Guidebooks Series) - $27.95
Social phobia, or social anxiety disorder, is among the most common (and debilitating) of the anxiety disorders, and at any given time it effects somewhere between 3 and 5% of the US population, with similar statistics found in countries ar...
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Social Anxiety Disorder News and Articles
- Google News: Social Anxiety Disorder Search
- Topix: Social Anxiety Disorder News
- HealthDay: 15 Million Americans Suffer From Social Anxiety Disorder (April 9, 2008)
- Among people with the disorder, 75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do normal activities. In addition, 69 percent said they didn't want people to think they were crazy, and 58 percent said they were embarrassed by their condition, Ross said.
- The New York Times: The Way We Live Now: 6-24-01; The Shyness Syndrome (June 24, 2001)
