Definition
Social phobia is a particular anxious state characterized by an intense and pervasive fear of being in a particular situation, or performing a type of service, from which the possibility of undergoing a negative judgment by others may arise.
This leads to an inability to confront other people, even in moments of normal relationship life. This disorder can cause fear and anxiety at the thought of being exposed to certain social or performance situations, which could cause embarrassment or humiliation, in the event that expectations are not met.
The areas in which social phobia is frequent include public speaking, acting in a theatrical performance or playing a musical instrument. The subject may be worried about losing his train of thought or may not be able to find the words to express himself. Other potential situations include eating with other people, writing your name in front of witnesses or using public toilets.
Individuals with social phobia recognize that their fear is unreasonable and excessive. People who suffer from it absolutely cannot entertain any kind of relationship, even those between classmates or work colleagues.
Social phobia is also characterized by physical symptoms, such as profuse sweating, tremors, redness and nausea at the mere thought of relating to a limited number of people. If left untreated, this problem tends to remain stable and chronic, and can often result in other disorders such as depression.
Social phobia can manifest itself in the presence of obsessive-compulsive disorder, avoidant personality disorder and Asperger's syndrome.
Possible Causes * of Social Phobia
- Anxiety
- Panic attack
- Autism
- Hypochondria
- Asperger syndrome
