According to NIMH, it is estimated 7.1% of U.S. adults have social anxiety disorder in the past year
An estimated 12.1% of U.S. adults experience social anxiety disorder at some time in their lives
Social Anxiety is
the fear and avoiding communication with others due to self-consioucness and embarrassment of being scrutinized or judged negatively by others.
Common social situations that people with social anxiety avoid
- Interacting with unfamiliar people or strangers
- Attending parties or social gatherings
- Starting conversations
- Dating
Social Anxiety can occur in early childhood and last for a lifetime if not treated
People with social anxiety are rarely diagnosed by professional
Ways that people with social anxiety cope with it
- Therapy
- Medications
- Group Support
- Keeping a journal