Christian Counseling Online is your resource for information on social anxiety disorder symptoms also better known as social phobia. We're glad you found us and hope we can be of some help to you.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Some people refer to Social Phobia as Social Anxiety Disorder. The terms are interchangable. The symptoms of social Anxiety Disorder may include:
- Extreme shyness
- Avoidance of social settings
- Fear of being watched or evaluated in a social setting
- The fear of embarrassment or humiliation in public places
Common social phobias include fear of:
- Blushing in public
- Being watched
- Crowds
- Public Speaking
People with social anxiety disorder recognize their fear is excessive or unreasonable.
Social Anxiety Disorder Symptoms in Children
Children with social phobias may exhibit clinging, crying, tantrums or freezing up. Additonally they may not recognize their fear is excessive or unreasonable.
Differential Diagnoses
If you or a loved one is exhibiting these symptoms, it is important to get a professional diagnosis. Other illnesses can cause some of the same symptoms as social anxiety disorder. These illnesses include agoraphobia and avoidant personality disorder. In order to get the correct treatment for your anxiety you must get an accurate diagnosis.
There is Help Available
If you are suffering from an anxiety disorder a simple, step-by-step manual for mastering the problem is The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne.
Also, Practicing relaxation exercises can help reduce the symptoms of anxiety. To discover more about how to get an audio download and free e-booklet to help you reduce anxiety symptoms go to relaxation techniques.
A trip to the family doctor to confirm the social anxiety disorder symptoms and to rule out any medical conditions that may be contributing factors will also be helpful.
