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Learn more about Social anxiety disorder
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is social anxiety disorder?
This is also called social phobia and is a mental health condition with a persistent fear of being watched and judged by others. It can affect work, school, and other day-to-day activities.
Symptoms of social anxiety disorder
Feeling scared or anxious about blushing
Experience significant anxiety when other people are present
Anxious when around other people or in social settings
Frequently feeling anxious
Often feel uneasy and restless; unable to feel calm or at peace
My anxiety doesn't go away or keeps coming back repeatedly
Feeling flustered or scared
Stuttering / stammering
Questions your doctor may ask to check for social anxiety disorder
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose social anxiety disorder
Are you scared or anxious about blushing e.g. from embarrassment?
Do you experience significant anxiety when around other people?
Do you easily get anxious in social settings?
Do you feel anxious everyday?
Do you often feel uneasy and restless? Like you are unable to feel calm or at peace?
Treatment for social anxiety disorder
The treatment depends on how badly this disorder affects your life. Treatment is usually through counseling/talk therapy, medications, or both.
View the symptoms of Social anxiety disorder
Diseases related to Social anxiety disorder
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Reviewed By:
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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