Anxiety Disorders

Social Phobia: Defined

Social Phobia, also called Social Anxiety Disorder, involves overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations.

People with Social Phobia are aware that their feelings are irrational.   Even if they manage to confront what they fear, they usually feel very anxious beforehand and are intensely uncomfortable throughout.

Sometimes, Social Phobia can be debilitating, as it may keep people from going to work or school on some days.   Many people with this illness have a hard time making and keeping friends.