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SOCIAL PHOBIA OR SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER

Social phobia which is also known as social anxiety disorder consists of experiencing overwhelming feelings of anxiety and self-consciousness in everyday social situations. People with this phobia have a constant and intense fear of being watched and judged by other people. This fear can be so intense that it may interfere with work or school and other everyday activities. Even though many people with social phobia realize that their fears are irrational and unnecessary, they can't control the way they react and feel. They may even worry for days or weeks in advance of a dreaded situation.

	Quick Facts			People with Social Phobia

	Symptoms

There are a variety of different symptoms associated with having a social phobia. Physical symptoms often accompany the intense anxiety of social phobia and include prolific sweating, nausea, trembling, and difficulty speaking. To make matters worse, an individual with this disorder may become embarrassed by these symptoms making them feel as if because of these symptoms all eyes are focused on them.

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