Social phobia, now more commonly referred to as , is a chronic and debilitating mental health condition characterized by an intense, persistent fear of being watched, judged, or humiliated by others in social or performance situations . Core Characteristics
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) - Symptoms and causes
Unlike common shyness, social phobia involves anxiety that is disproportionate to the actual threat and significantly interferes with daily functioning.
: Excessive self-consciousness, fear of negative evaluation, and "post-event rumination," where individuals obsessively analyze their social performance after an interaction.
: Includes blushing, sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, nausea, and a "blank" mind.
: Avoiding social gatherings, staying in the background to escape notice, or enduring situations with intense distress. Diagnosis & Subtypes
Healthcare providers typically use the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis.
Social phobia, now more commonly referred to as , is a chronic and debilitating mental health condition characterized by an intense, persistent fear of being watched, judged, or humiliated by others in social or performance situations . Core Characteristics
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) - Symptoms and causes social phobia
Unlike common shyness, social phobia involves anxiety that is disproportionate to the actual threat and significantly interferes with daily functioning. Social phobia, now more commonly referred to as
: Excessive self-consciousness, fear of negative evaluation, and "post-event rumination," where individuals obsessively analyze their social performance after an interaction. : Includes blushing
: Includes blushing, sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, nausea, and a "blank" mind.
: Avoiding social gatherings, staying in the background to escape notice, or enduring situations with intense distress. Diagnosis & Subtypes
Healthcare providers typically use the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis.