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Social anxiety disorder usually emerges during childhood or early adolescence and rarely after age 25. It is a common condition that affects around 13% of the general population, with about one-third of those having a single fear of public speaking.

Symptoms of severe anxiety and panic associated with social anxiety disorder include: Fast heart rate and fast breathing. Sweating. Nausea. Trembling and feeling weak in the knees. Being unable to move or run away.

People with social anxiety disorder are extremely anxious about what they will say or do in front of other people.

Social anxiety disorder causes unreasonable, debilitating fear of being judged or publicly humiliated.

Social anxiety disorder is diagnosed based on your medical history, physical exam, and sometimes a mental health assessment, which is an evaluation of psychological symptoms.

Treatment for social anxiety disorder involves psychological counseling and sometimes medications (such as antidepressants) to reduce associated anxiety and depression.

While counseling and medications are the most effective treatments for social anxiety disorder, you may wish to reduce your anxiety level at home by practicing a healthy lifestyle.

A list of organizations that provide resources for treating or living with social anxiety disorder.

A list of topics that are related to social anxiety disorder.

A reference list about social anxiety disorder.

A list of authors contributing to the topic of social anxiety disorder.