social phobia?

Question

i wanna know what social phobia means to you..

Answer 1

The national institute of mental health says:

Social Phobia, or Social Anxiety Disorder, is an anxiety disorder characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. Social phobia can be limited to only one type of situation — such as a fear of speaking in formal or informal situations, or eating or drinking in front of others — or, in its most severe form, may be so broad that a person experiences symptoms almost anytime they are around other people

You can find more information by going to the website listed below.

Also, there are forums and other online communities for those with social phobias, panic disorders.... just do a search.

take care!

Answer 2

I think social phobia is ones inability to feel comfortable in a situation where he/she might not have any control.

Answer 3

To me it means: dreading and avoiding face-to-face social interaction. Fear of the phone ringing. Fear of making phone calls. Feeling stupid and embarrassed AFTER social interaction because I think I said/did something wrong. Relief in isolation.

Answer 4

being overly shy?