How to deal with social phobia?
First lets talk about what is social phobia.
Social phobia is a type of anxiety disorder which has symptoms of incapacitating anxiety related to particular social situations, leading to a desire for escape or avoidance .People with social anxiety disorder, everyday social interactions cause irrational anxiety, fear, self consciousness and embarrassment.
Feared activities include almost any type of social interactions, especially small groups, dating, parties, talking to strangers, restaurants, interviews etc.
Usually is onset during teenage.
Both genetic and environmental factors play a role.
Now talking about symptoms-The list includes:
Physical symptoms like Blushing, trembling, dry mouth, perspiration, palpitation, nausea, shaking when exposed to feared situations.
Stammering may be present.
This may lead to social isolation, hypervigilance, feeling of inferiority, low self esteem.
An individual always have the fear of being screened or judged.
Now talking about treatment: it includes pharmacological treatment along with psychotherapy
Pharmacology includes use of antidepressants, antianxiety medicines.
Psychotherapy includes REBT, CBTs, exposure and social skills