social phobias
Recognizing the Warning Signs of a SAD
Identifying Major Depression
The Critical Symptoms to Watch For
Social Anxiety Disorder is a marked fear or anxiety about one or more social situations in which you are exposed to possible scrutiny of others. Examples include social interactions, being obsesrved, and performing in front of others.
What to look out for
Key Symptoms of Social Anxiety
Those with social anxiety disorder (SAD), previously known as social phobia, may fear being judged or scrutinized by others, or that they will act in a way that is embarrassing or humiliating. Symptoms of SAD may include blushing, trembling, sweating, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, nausea, dizziness, and difficulty making friends. SAD can affect daily activities, such as work, school, shopping, using public restrooms, talking on the phone, and eating in public.
Negatively Judged
You may fear that you will act in a way or show anxiety symptoms that will be negatively evaluated.
Overwhelming Anxiety
These social situations almost always provoke overwhelming anxiety and are avoided or endured with intense anxiety.
Avoidance
The social situations almost always provoke overwhelming anxiety and are avoided or endured with intense anxiety.
Out of Proportion Fear
The anxiety is out of proportion to the actual threat posed by the social situation and to the sociocultural context
Persistent Fear
The anxiety is persistent, typically lasting for 6 months or more.
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