Social anxiety syndrome
Social anxiety syndrome – is characterized by persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. Someone with this disorder has trouble talking with people, meeting new people, and attending social gatherings. They may feel anxious about others judging or scrutinizing them.
You might, for example, avoid all social contact because things that other people consider “normal” — like making small talk and eye contact — make you very uncomfortable.
For a person with social anxiety disorder, social interaction may lead to:
- blushing
- nausea
- sweating
- trembling or shaking
- a rigid body stance
- difficulty speaking
- feeling as if their mind goes blank
- dizziness or lightheadedness
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