Social Anxiety Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder is not just shyness and a fear of public speaking. It is a debilitating psychological problem that leaves a person resisting and avoiding most contact with others. Some people get physically ill when thinking about interacting with others. Others isolate themselves and find working with others painfully hard. On this page are some questions to ask yourself to help determine if you have Social Anxiety Disorder.* Since psychotherapy is an effective treatment for social anxiety, consult a therapist if you answer yes to these questions.
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Social Anxiety Disorder
Do you fear or avoid using a telephone in public
Participating in a small group activity
Talking to someone in authority
Acting, performing or speaking in front of an audience
Going to a party
Working while being observed
Calling someone you don't know very well
Talking face to face with someone you don't know very well
Meeting strangers
Trying to make someone's acquaintance for a friendship or romance
Being the center of attention
Returning goods to a store for a refund
*adapted from Liebowitz Social Anxiety Disorder Scale test