Social
Anxiety Disorder and Social Phobias
Affecting Education
Social Anxiety Disorder, also
called Social phobias, is an anxiety disorder that leaves one self
conscious in daily, normal social situations (i.e. school). Social
Anxiety Disorder stems from a fear of being embarrassed by something
they did or said themselves in front of others. Social Anxiety Disorder
or Social phobias are more than just dealing with shyness. One with
Social Anxiety Disorder may be afraid to:
- Give a speech or presentation to a group
- Go out to a restaurant or any event that
may include eating or drinking
- Write in front of others
A child with Social Anxiety Disorder may
tend to play sick to avoid going to school, especially on big event
days such as: class presentation days, test days, holiday parties,
school dances, field trips, etc. Social Anxiety Disorder or Social
Phobias typically begins in childhood or early adolescence and may
be inherited. Some Social Anxiety Disorder Symptoms are:
- Blushing
- Profuse sweating
- Trembling
- Difficulty talking
- Turning away while talking
- Nausea
- Panic attacks
Social Anxiety Disorder usually
occurs with other Anxiety
Disorders or depression
and affects about 5.3 million. Be sure if you suspect that you or
your child has Social Anxiety Disorder to seek professional help.
It could also be coupled with a Learning
Disability, Oppositional Defiant
Disorder, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder.
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