Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder: Proper Diagnosis

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Pharmeceutical-Medical )



FEAR OF SOCIAL SITUATIONS

Social anxiety disorder is characterized by an irrational fear of meeting new people being in any type of social situation. These symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder exhibit physical manifestations such as sweating and tremors.

Proper diagnosis is very important for people who may have social anxiety disorder. Proper diagnosis allows you to get the proper psychiatric treatment, and if necessary, the required medications.

For diagnosis, there are symptoms of social anxiety disorder that are unique to this type of illness. If you or a loved one is suspected to have this illness, there are some symptoms of social anxiety disorder that you should look out for.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL SYMPTOMS

A unique characteristic of a social anxiety disorder is the unwarranted fear of being in a social setting, where you are required to mingle and speak with other people. If you have social anxiety disorder, the mere thought of talking to people or being around them brings about some physical symptoms such as rapid, shallow breathing, clammy and shaking hands, cold sweat, nausea, and fainting in some cases.

These physical symptoms of social anxiety disorder are made worse by the strong belief that the people around you are watching you critically, ready to pounce on your slightest mistake. You have this nagging feeling that people are always talking bad things about you.

While it is normal for all of us to feel nervous in front of a crowd, social anxiety disorder is extreme in form, almost bordering on psychosis. The worst part about having this illness is that it can be quite debilitating to the point where your quality of life is adversely affected. People with social anxiety disorder have been known to stop participating in any activity whether in school or work.

The failure to make any lasting connections with people can be the biggest tragedy for those who have social anxiety disorder. That is why it is important that the illness be managed as soon as possible.


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