10 Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder

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10 Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder

Do you tremble or sweat at the thought of going out into group gatherings? Well, It's normal to feel nervous in some social situations. For example, going on a date or giving a presentation may cause that feeling of butterflies in your stomach.
But in social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, everyday interactions cause significant anxiety, self-consciousness, and embarrassment because you fear being scrutinized or judged negatively by others.
Wait a minute, you might be wondering what exactly is a social anxiety disorder?
Actually, Social anxiety disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that causes extreme fear in social settings. People with this disorder have trouble talking to people, meeting new people, and attending social gatherings. They fear being judged or scrutinized by others. It is like being a mind-reader, who can't read minds. As you navigate the social world and it churns in slow motion, you see and hear absolutely everything. Every gesture, every facial expression, every sigh is thoroughly analyzed to the point where you begin to imagine you know what everyone is thinking. They're always thinking about you, and it’s never good. People with social anxiety are always uncomfortable with peers or awkward with peers, have difficulty joining group activities, and actually really protest against that.