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Social Phobia
People who have social anxiety are worried that
they will be negatively evaluated or judged by others. Therefore,
sufferers are concerned that they will do something to embarrass
or humiliate themselves when in social or performance situations.
When sufferers anticipate and/or participate in a feared social
or performance situation they may experience physical symptoms of
anxiety . These symptoms include:
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sweating
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heart palpitations
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dizziness
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blurred vision
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blushing
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trembling and nausea.
Sufferers of social anxiety either endure feared social situations
under considerable psychological and physical distress or avoid
them. Feared social situations include:
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speaking to authority figures
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initiating or maintaining conversations
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dating
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attending parties
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eating or drinking in public
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using public toilets
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public speaking
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exams
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job interviews
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performing ( e.g. singing, acting, playing an instrument or
sport)
Information from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders, Fourth Edition, American Psychiatric Association
Schneier, F.& Welkowitz, L.(1996) The Hidden Face of Shyness.
New York, New York. Avon Books
TREATMENT OF SOCIAL ANXIETY
The psychological treatment of social anxiety encompasses: anxiety
education, relaxation training, cognitive therapy, exposure therapy,
and slow breathing training. Assertiveness training may also be
given if required.
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