A 46-year-old member asked:
How to know if i have social anxiety or something similar?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Psychiatric eval.: Symptoms of a social anxiety disorder can including being worried about being judged by others or doing something to embarrass yourself around others. You could turn pink, sweat, tremble, suddenly find it hard to talk or make eye contact or have a shaky voice. You might avoid doing things w people so that you don't do something embarrassing ; you likely make an effort to never be the center of >.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 27 years experience
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attention. It may be particularly anxiety provoking to interact w strangers. Have a social anxiety disorder interferes w every day living (school, work, socializing).
Apr 12, 2014
Dr. Ana Adelsteinanswered
Clinical Psychology 29 years experience
Your Discomfort Zone: See this page from Anxiety Disorders Assn of BC which contains educational & self-help tools (incl. a video) for managing, even overcoming social anxiety: http://ow.ly/EX9Nx Effective treatment for social anxiety will involve putting yourself in feared social situations, going from ones you fear only a little to others you fear a lot. A CBT expert coach can be big help!
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Dr. Jerry Smithanswered
Clinical Psychology 16 years experience
Various forms...: Anxiety can show itself in various forms and to a variety of degrees. Mild anxiety is not necessarily a bad thing, especially if it is temporary and in response to a direct stimulus. Moderate to severe anxiety that is consistent and not in response to some specific identifiable trigger is more problematic regardless of whether you have an "attack." If this is you...consult with a psychologist.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
How do I know if I have a kind of social anxiety?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Social Phobia: Do you become anxious/fearful/ embarrassed in every day interactions with others? Is hard for you talk to other people or look them in the eyes? Do you go out of your way to avoid interacting with others? Are you afraid that other people are judging you ; that anything you do might lead to a humiliating situation? If yes to these, does it impact your job, school, ; daily living? A psychiatric.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 27 years experience
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evaluation can clarify if you have a social anxiety disorder. Take care.
Feb 5, 2014
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