Social phobia
What is social phobia?
Social phobia is an anxiety disorder in which a person has significant anxiety and discomfort related to a fear of being embarrassed, humiliated, or scorned by others in social or performance situations. Even when they manage to confront this fear, people with social phobia usually Feel very anxious before the event or outing, Feel intensely uncomfortable throughout the event or outing and have lingering unpleasant feelings after the event or outing
Social phobia often happens with Public speaking, Meeting people, Dealing with authority figures, Eating in public and Using public restrooms.
What are the characteristics of social phobia?
People with social phobia are not necessarily shy at all, but can be completely at ease with some people most of the time.
Most people with social phobia will try to avoid situations that cause distress.
Diagnosing social phobia
Social phobia is diagnosed when the fear or avoidance significantly interferes with normal, routines, or is excessively upsetting. it often starts in early adolescence or even younger.
Treatment for social phobia
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, medicine, or a mix of both.