2006-12-16 21:59:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
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2006-12-16 22:05:31 · update #1
Anxiety that is associated with social situations.
2006-12-16 22:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Social Anxiety Disorder goes far beyond the traditional "shy." I have it, but since I am on medication I see no more signs of it, and it is completely under control. When I experienced symptoms, my face would go red constantly. All someone had to do was say "hi" and I would break into a sweat because I got so nervous. I avoided social situations at all costs, and would always hide when I had to be in a crowd. Even at family get togethers, I would lock myself in a room. It is a very terrible disorder, but since I've gotten my medication (Zoloft) my true personality has been able to come out. I am very outgoing now. I LOVE to talk in front of large crowds (something I never would have done years ago) I just lead a Bible study last week, and I participate in talent shows and things like that. S.A.D is definately a hard thing to overcome, but by all means possible.
2006-12-16 23:41:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe social anxiety is when people freeze up when they go out in the public. They have a hard time feeling comfortable around people in a social setting. Like my ex went to dinner with some our friends (when I was still married to him) and he proceeded to lock himself in their bathroom, until someone told him they had to use the bathroom. He always done stupid things in public, that drew attention to himself, and attention that wasn't complimentary. He'd tease the kids until they would cry; he'd fart and burp loudly and then laugh; one time he squeezed a glass of water until the glass broke; he'd say things that would literally embarrass me, not only me, but the one he said it to as well, crude things; he was always embarrassing the kids with his behavior.
Years after I left him, the doctor put him on Paxil for this condition. While I was married to him, I didn't realize he had a real mental condition that caused this behavior, I thought it was just being a "jerk." I also since then, I recognized it in other people. They have REAL anxiety around other people, in the public and exhibits itself in behaviors that are unacceptable. Or, it can cause people to withdraw when in the public, become "the spider on the wall" so no one will talk to them, or pay attention to them. I think this hinges more on being shy, but I could be wrong about that, but the soical anxiety, there is help, medication works wonders. Also, therapy will help, if people allow it to help them. My ex didn't, he brought it home and accused the rest of us being just crazy or not knowing what we were suppose to do.
2006-12-16 22:14:57 · answer #3 · answered by Ikeg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that a person gets very anxious and panics in situations where there are a lot of people around them, i.e. in shops, pubs or any other crowded place. The person usually prefers to stay at home where they feel safe. They can also have problems interracting with more than one person at a time, even in their own home.
2006-12-16 22:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by eeore 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your anxiety level rises when you're around or in groups of people.
2006-12-16 22:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by rustybones 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-17 01:13:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is when you are afraid to be around people or in big groups. You get really nervous and anxious.
2006-12-16 22:24:23 · answer #7 · answered by kitten 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋