Also known as social anxiety disorder, social phobia is associated with severe discomfort and fear of social situations. The fear is usually obsessive and excessive and in extreme cases also life-debilitating. Self-consciousness and anxiety usually arises due to the fear of being criticized, judged or closely watched. There is a constant fear in the person suffering from this condition that he or she will look bad in public by making mistakes. Patients are scared of being humiliated due to lack of experience in social interactions and lack of social skills. Causes Of Social Anxiety Disorder Causes that lead to social phobia symptoms include false beliefs about social situations, distorted thinking and obsessive avoidance of public events. Usually these signs lead to the commencement of some type of phobia treatment. Patients usually have a negative opinion of others and find it difficult coping with day to day events such as attending work or school or even maintaining good relationships. They require immediate medical attention and social phobia treatment to alleviate symptoms. People suffering from social anxiety disorder never speak in public and avoid various situations that could lead to a panic attack. Some of the situations include drinking or eating in front of others, interacting with people which may include going to parties or going on dates, being the centre of attraction, working or even writing in front of others, talking on the phone, using public toilets and giving reports or asking questions in groups. In some patients, social phobia can ...

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