What are the symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder?

Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder are: (1) Feeling scared or anxious about blushing. (2) Feeling flustered or scared. (3) Episodes of sudden, severe anxiety or fear. (4) Stuttering / stammering. (5) Stressed over daily life. (6) Fears that are sometimes irrational or illogical. (7) My anxiety doesn't go away or keeps coming back repeatedly. (8) Often feel uneasy and restless; unable to feel calm or at peace. (9) Frequently feeling anxious . (10) Feeling more sensitive or irritable

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What is Social Anxiety Disorder?

This is also known as social phobia and is a mental health condition characterized by a constant fear of being watched and judged by others. It can impact work, school, and other daily activities.

Typical Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder

Feeling scared or anxious about blushing
Feeling flustered or scared
Episodes of sudden, severe anxiety or fear
Stuttering / stammering
Stressed over daily life
Fears that are sometimes irrational or illogical
My anxiety doesn't go away or keeps coming back repeatedly
Often feel uneasy and restless; unable to feel calm or at peace

Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Social Anxiety Disorder

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

Are you anxious about blushing e.g. from embarrassment?
Do you feel overwhelmed or frightened every day?
Do you experience sudden, intense anxiety or fear?
Do you stutter or stammer?
Do you feel stressed or unhappy about going to work or school?

Treatmentof Social Anxiety Disorder

The treatment depends on the severity of the disorder's impact on your life. Treatment typically involves counseling or talk therapy, medications, or a combination of both.

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