Social | Phobia

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

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

: Includes blushing, sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, nausea, and a "blank" mind. Healthcare providers typically use the DSM-5 criteria for

Healthcare providers typically use the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis. Social phobia, now more commonly referred to as

Unlike common shyness, social phobia involves anxiety that is disproportionate to the actual threat and significantly interferes with daily functioning.

: Fear and avoidance of most social interactions and settings (e.g., attending parties, starting conversations).

Social phobia, now more commonly referred to as , is a chronic and debilitating mental health condition characterized by an intense, persistent fear of being watched, judged, or humiliated by others in social or performance situations . Core Characteristics