What is social phobia?
Social phobia is a constant fear of judgment and scrutiny by others at social type events like parties. Symptoms include not wanting to meet new people, never attending parties and other social events, not eating or drinking in public, not being able to use public restrooms, and not being able to speak in public. This disorder can lead to problems with living day to day life and can put a big strain on relationships and families. Look here for more information: https://health.google.
Social Phobia is sometimes called Social Anxiety Disorder. Social phobia is not just shyness; it is more severe than this. With social phobia you get very anxious about what other people may think of you, or how they may judge you. As a result you have great difficulty in social situations which can affect your day-to-day life. Symptoms include: • A marked fear or dread of social situations. You fear that you will act in an embarrassing or humiliating way and that other people will think you are stupid, inadequate, foolish, etc. • In some cases the fear is only for certain situations where you will be looked at by others even if they are known to you. For example, you become very anxious if you have to ‘perform’ in some way such as give a talk or presentation, take part in a discussion at work or school, etc. But, you are OK in informal social gatherings. • In other cases the fear occurs for most social situations where you may meet strangers. This can even include eating in public pla
Many people get nervous in certain social or business situations. There is nothing unusual about feeling anxious before making a presentation, going out on a first date, going to a party where you don’t know many people, or having dinner with the boss. What’s different about social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, is that you have an extreme fear of being judged by other people and acting in ways that might embarrass or humiliate you. You are also afraid of becoming the center of attention and worry that everyone is looking at you. As a result, you go to great lengths to avoid the social situations you fear. If you find yourself in one of these situations, such as a party, you experience intense anxiety that is out of proportion to the event. Social phobia usually begins in adolescence, although symptoms like extreme shyness may occur in earlier years. The disorder is chronic, although stress may cause the intensity to fluctuate.
