Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Description

A type of anxiety disorder that causes extreme fear in social settings. People with this disorder have trouble talking to people, meeting new people, and attending social gatherings. They fear being judged or scrutinized by others.

Common Symptoms

• Intense fear of interacting with strangers
• Worrying about embarrassing or humiliating oneself
• Fear that others will notice that you look anxious
• Avoiding doing things or speaking to people out of fear of embarrassment
• Physical symptoms like blushing, sweating, trembling

Common Causes

• Like many other mental health conditions, it likely arises from a complex interaction of biological and environmental factors. Inherited traits and brain structure may play a role.

Treatment Information