Social Anxiety Disorder Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment

Many people with social anxiety disorder feel thatGenes.
there is "something wrong," but don't recognize theirBiochemistry.
feeling as a sign of illness. Physiological effects, similarFear responses.
to those in other anxiety disorders, are present in socialCultural factors.
phobics. Social anxiety disorder can be so debilitatingEnvironmental factors.
that it interferes with work, school and other routineNeurochemical and neurocognitive influences.
activities. Social anxiety disorder may be linked to otherNew social or work demands.
mental illnesses, such as panic disorder ,Signs and Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder
obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. SignsCommon Sign and Symptoms of Social Anxiety
and symptoms of social anxiety disorder can fluctuateDisorder
over time. Physical symptoms include "mind goingBlushing
blank", fast heartbeat, blushing, stomach ache.Trembling
Cognitive distortions are a hallmark, and learned aboutNausea
in CBT. Thoughts are often self-defeating andStomach upset
inaccurate. Some sufferers may use alcohol or otherConfusion
drugs to reduce fears and inhibitions at social events.Palpitations
Social anxiety disorder may co-occur with otherDiarrhea
anxiety disorders as well as depression. Additionally,Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder
people with social anxiety may develop problems withCommon Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder
substance abuse or dependence when they useSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class
drinking or drugs to "self-medicate" their symptoms.of antidepressants, are considered by many to be the
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a classfirst choice medication for generalised social phobia.
of antidepressants, are considered by many to be theCognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may be helpful in
first choice medication for generalised social phobia.the treatment of social anxiety disorder. It teaches
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may be helpful inpeople with social anxiety disorder to react differently
the treatment of social anxiety disorder. MAOIs andto the situations that trigger their anxiety symptoms.
benzodiazepines may require more monitoring thanMAOIs and benzodiazepines may require more
other medications. Beta blockers are sometimes usedmonitoring than other medications.
with performance anxiety, a specific kind of socialBeta blockers are sometimes used with performance
anxiety.anxiety, a specific kind of social anxiety.
Causes of Social Anxiety DisorderBenzodiazepines are a short-acting and more potent
Common Causes and Risk factors of Social Anxietyalternative to SSRIs.
Disorder