Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

The symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder (now known as Social Phobia) can feel disabling to someone who is suffering from this disorder.

The fear of being around others is so profound that one will often avoid strangers, intimate conversations with others, and public situations in order not to feel extreme anxiety associated with Social Phobia.

What are the symptoms?

Source: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th Ed) DSM-IV-TR

• Constant fear of one or many social/performance situations where a person may feel judged, embarrassed, or criticized by unfamiliar people. This person is afraid that he or she will do or say something humiliating that will cause embarrassment to the self.
• Exposing oneself to the feared situations causes extreme anxiety, nervousness, and feelings that one may have a Panic Attack.
• The person understands that this fear is irrational, but he/she has difficulty controlling this fear.
• One will try to avoid social situations such as parties, family functions, small group functions, grocery shopping, and any other social gathering.

  And when he or she cannot “get out” of the social function, he/she will feel extreme anxiety and distress during the get together.

• The extreme anxiety, fear, and distress one feels when exposed to social situations interferes with daily functioning such as his or her normal routine, occupational functioning, and relationships.

You can take a Social Anxiety Disorder Test here to help you determine whether or not you are struggling with symptoms of Social Anxiety.

Overall, the symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder can be treated. Find a trusted therapist, doctor, or clergy member to discuss your issues.

Do not let yourself suffer any longer. There is help out there. The hardest part is making the choice to take action. So, take action and you will get better!

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