Social Phobia (Anxiety) Depression

By: Ryan Rafeh
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:18:42
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Are you or someone you know of fearful of interacting with people, possibly because of embarrassment or humiliation for no apparent reason? You may be suffering from a problem called Social Anxiety Disorder.

Social Anxiety Disorder is a very common sign of depression. It is considered the third most common psychiatric disorder in America, affecting every one in eight people in the country. The thought of being judged poorly before engaging in a conversation usually sprouts this depression.

Some signs of having this social phobia include fear of public speaking, meeting new people, eat/drink in public places, or even being scared of entering a public bathroom.

This social phobia still has physical signs of depression. Amongst these are rapid heartbeat, sweating, muscle tension, blushing, diarrhea, and in severe cases, panic attacks.

You must be wondering what kind of people are most susceptible to this condition. This disorder usually occurs in the mid-teens range, after a possible childhood of shyness. This sign of depression is most common in women and tends to run in families. Most people are in denial before confronting their issue with another person, although it might be noticeable beforehand.

This type of depression can become a lifelong issue, but it does not have to be. There are social phobia treatments that can be taken. Some doctors treat their patients with sedatives, which can make the condition worse over prolonged usage. Alternate methods of controlling the disorder can be talk therapy. A less extreme approach to controlling this phobia, is a simple workout or type of exercise for about 20 minutes a day.

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Sources- EzineArticles, American Psychiatric Association, Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety

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