SOCIAL ANXIETY
Symptoms of social anxiety disorder
Feeling shy or uncomfortable doesn’t necessarily mean you have social anxiety disorder. Here are some emotional and behavioral symptoms that, when persistent, can indicated social anxiety:
- Extreme anxiety and self-consciousness in social settings
- Fear of judgment or embarrassment when around others
- Excessive worry before a social event
- Blushing
- Trembling hands and shaky voice
- Upset stomach
- Hot flashes
- Feeling faint
- Avoiding social settings in a way that disrupts your life
- Hiding in the background
- Drinking to “calm your nerves” before social events
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