Social phobia
Alternative Names
Phobia - socialSymptoms
Social phobia is different from shyness. Shy people are able to participate in social functions, but people with social phobia are constrained by their condition to the point that it affects their ability to function in work and relationships.
Some of the most common fears of people with social phobia include:
- Speaking in public
- Meeting new people
- Eating, drinking, and writing in public
- Using public restrooms
- Attending parties and other social occasions
Exams and Tests
- Rapid heart rate
- Elevated blood pressure
- History of phobia
- Description of behavior from family, friends, and affected person
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