Social Phobia -

: Avoiding social gatherings, staying in the background to escape notice, or enduring situations with intense distress. Diagnosis & Subtypes

Healthcare providers typically use the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis.

: Anxiety restricted specifically to public speaking or performing in front of an audience. Causes & Risk Factors social phobia

: Includes blushing, sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, nausea, and a "blank" mind.

Unlike common shyness, social phobia involves anxiety that is disproportionate to the actual threat and significantly interferes with daily functioning. : Avoiding social gatherings, staying in the background

Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) - Symptoms and causes

: Fear and avoidance of most social interactions and settings (e.g., attending parties, starting conversations). Causes & Risk Factors : Includes blushing, sweating,

: Excessive self-consciousness, fear of negative evaluation, and "post-event rumination," where individuals obsessively analyze their social performance after an interaction.