Social anxiety disorder is also referred to as social phobia. This is an anxiety disorder in which a person is abnormally fearful of social situations. The social anxiety stems from the fear of being scrutinized, judged, or criticized by others.
One who suffers from social anxiety may be afraid that he or she will do something to embarrass or humiliate themselves in front of others. A lack of social skills or not being used to social settings can make matters worse. Often, the anxiety can progress into an anxiety or panic attack. This can lead to the sufferer avoiding future social events. It’s also fairly common for people who suffer from social anxiety to also have what is
