Social Phobia or Shyness?
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Social Phobia or Shyness?
| Wed, 08-09-2006 - 12:20pm |
Do You Have Social Phobia?
If you answer yes to three or more of these questions, you may have social phobia. If so, talk with your doctor or a therapist about your concerns. Social phobia can be mild, moderate, or severe.
- Are you afraid you'll embarrass yourself if you have to give a talk or attend a social gathering with people you don't know well?
- Do you sometimes panic in unfamiliar social situations?
- Do you know that your fear of social situations is unreasonable or excessive?
- Do you avoid social situations whenever possible?
- When you can't avoid social situations, do they cause significant distress or anxiety?
- Does your distress or fear of social gatherings interfere significantly with your work, relationships with friends and family, or normal routines?
