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Social anxiety test
Social anxiety (social phobia) is an intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized in social or performance situations.
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What is social anxiety?
Social anxiety (social phobia) is an intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized in social or performance situations.
Common signs and symptoms
- Intense worry before and during social situations
- Fear of blushing, shaking, or saying the wrong thing
- Avoiding speaking up, eating in public, or meeting new people
- Replaying conversations and assuming you were judged
- Physical symptoms like a racing heart, sweating, or nausea
When does it become a phobia?
Shyness and nerves before a big event are normal. Social anxiety is present when fear of judgement is intense and persistent, and you avoid or endure social situations with significant distress.
Why are people afraid?
Social anxiety centers on the fear of negative evaluation. Self-focused attention, safety behaviors, and avoidance keep it going by preventing you from learning that feared outcomes rarely happen.
Social anxiety is one of the most common anxiety conditions, affecting an estimated 7 percent of people in a given year.
What helps
Phobias are among the most treatable conditions, usually through gradual, supported exposure. Learn how phobias are treated, or let Bia build you a personalized plan.