People face anxiety-causing situations regularly. Expectations at school, work, or home, as well as in relationships can be particularly troubling.
It’s different with anxiety disorders. You’re not just nervous. Your feelings remain. In fact, the anxiety can get worse and can negatively affect your overall health.
When you have social anxiety, you may be more likely to have one or more of the following:
- Be nervous being around, especially talking, with others, often to the point of blushing, sweating, or trembling
- Hyper aware of yourself, your appearance, and your actions
- Worry where others are or will be located or that others will judge you
- Avoid places where others frequent (like restaurants, movie theatres, sports games, parties)
- Find it difficult to make and keep friends.
Social anxiety can surface with a specific type of interaction (like public speaking) or be broad (such as being around anyone except their immediate family).
Social anxiety is most often diagnosed after symptoms have exhibited for at least 6 months. It usually starts in one’s youth and (without proper care) can last the remainder of one’s life.
If you think you have social anxiety, talk to your doctor about your symptoms. Get an exam to see if general anxiety disorder is the true cause of your symptoms. Then see a mental health specialist for treatment.
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