Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $44!

50% off with $19/month membership

Symptoms›Social phobia

Social phobia

Social phobia is a strong fear of being judged by others and of being embarrassed. This fear can be so strong that it gets in the way of going to work or school or doing other everyday things. Most people with social phobia know they shouldn't experience so much anxiety, but they can't control it.

Dr. Seth Kunenreviewed this

Clinical Psychology 47 years experience

Is a type of:Anxiety disorder

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

	Extremely rare	Very rare	Rare	Common	Very common
Preteen6-13					Very common
Teenager14-18					Very common
Young adult19-40					Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60					Very common

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Social phobia

Mood stabilizer

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor

Dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine

Load more

Related questions

A 25-year-old male asked:

Sir i have social phobia problem what should i do?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in

A 28-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: social phobia?

3 doctor answers8 doctors weighed in

A 41-year-old member asked:

I need help! How do I know if I have extreme social phobia?

2 doctor answers2 doctors weighed in

A 34-year-old member asked:

If I have social phobia disorder, can I get disability benefits?

2 doctor answers8 doctors weighed in

A 46-year-old member asked:

Could use expert help with why some people suffer with social phobia?

3 doctor answers7 doctors weighed in

A 25-year-old male asked:

I want to know about my confidence level. How to get relief from social phobia?

1 doctor answer4 doctors weighed in

A 20-year-old male asked:

I have social phobia because of fearness of being unappreciated & unrespected from others,this gives me fearness from confronational situations ?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year-old female asked:

How can I overcome social phobia? It's affecting my life so much.

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in

A 43-year-old member asked:

What's the best way to deal with social phobia & public speaking?

2 doctor answers10 doctors weighed in

A 23-year-old male asked:

Can social phobia be cured by psychotherapy? Is it really effective?

5 doctor answers12 doctors weighed in

Load more

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $44!

50% off with $19/month membership