Common Symptoms
Recognizing symptoms is the first step toward managing them. Here are common signs.
- Intense fear of social situations where you might be judged or scrutinized by others
- Worrying about embarrassing or humiliating yourself, like blushing or saying the wrong thing
- Avoiding social contact or interactions to the point that it disrupts your life
- Physical symptoms like blushing, profuse sweating, trembling, or a rapid heart rate in social settings
- Intense fear of interacting or talking with strangers
- Experiencing anxiety for days or weeks in anticipation of a feared social event
- Spending time after a social situation analyzing your performance and identifying flaws