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  2. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) - Symptoms and causes

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/social-anxiety-disorder/symptoms-causes/...

    In contrast to everyday nervousness, social anxiety disorder includes fear, anxiety and avoidance that interfere with relationships, daily routines, work, school or other activities. Social anxiety disorder typically begins in the early to mid-teens, though it can sometimes start in younger children or in adults.

  3. Social Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms, Tests, Causes & Treatments

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    Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) is a medical condition that causes fear and anxiety when youre around people in social situations. People with social anxiety fear being judged or watched by others. This disorder is treatable with talk therapy and medications such as antidepressants.

  4. Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness - NIMH

    www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/social-anxiety-disorder-more-than-just...

    Social anxiety disorder is an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others. This fear can affect work, school, and other daily activities. It can even make it hard to make and keep friends. The good news is social anxiety disorder is treatable. Learn more about the symptoms of social anxiety disorder and how to find help.

  5. How to Overcome Social Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide - Verywell...

    www.verywellmind.com/how-to-overcome-social-anxiety-8735103

    Social anxiety disorder aka social phobia is the crippling fear of being criticized, embarrassed, or rejected in social situations. The good news is it’s a treatable condition. With therapy, self-care strategies, and gradual exposure to social situations, it can be effectively managed and possibly cured. ...

  6. What is Social Anxiety? | The Social Anxiety Institute

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    Social anxiety is the fear of being judged and evaluated negatively by other people, leading to feelings of inadequacy, inferiority, self-consciousness, embarrassment, humiliation, and depression. If a person usually becomes (irrationally) anxious in social situations, but seems better when they are alone, then "social anxiety" may be the problem.

  7. Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia) - Psychology Today

    www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/social-anxiety-disorder-social-phobia

    Social anxiety disorder, formerly referred to as social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations.

  8. Social Anxiety Disorder | Anxiety and Depression Association of...

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    What is Social Anxiety Disorder? The defining feature of social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is intense anxiety or fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or rejected in a social or performance situation.

  9. Social Anxiety Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - ...

    www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/social-phobia

    Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a type of anxiety disorder that causes extreme fear in social settings. It is different from shyness.

  10. Social Anxiety Disorder Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and More

    www.verywellmind.com/social-anxiety-disorder-4157220

    Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common but under-diagnosed mental health condition experienced across different age groups and cultures. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with SAD or you think you may be experiencing symptoms of the disorder, learning more about what to expect can help. What Is Social Anxiety Disorder?

  11. Social Anxiety Disorder - NIMH

    www.nimh.nih.gov/.../social-anxiety-disorder-more-than-just-shyness.pdf

    Social anxiety disorder is an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others. This fear can afect work, school, and other daily activities. It can even make it hard to make and keep friends. The good news is social anxiety disorder is treatable. Learn more about the symptoms of social anxiety disorder and how to find help.