What are the symptoms of social phobia in veterans?
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Challenge America answered:The symptoms of social anxiety disorder (SAD)—also known as social phobia—in veterans, as well as the general public, are all triggered by a persistent, intense fear of being watched and judged by other people in social situations:
- Extreme self-consciousness
- Fear of embarrassment or humiliation
- Fear of speaking in public (formally or casually)
- Fear of eating or drinking in front of others
- Fear of being watched
- Fear of using public restrooms
- Blushing when talking or making eye contact
- Excessive sweating
- Rapid heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Trembling
- Difficulty talking
- Nausea
- Fear of embarrassment or humiliation
- Sense of detachment
- Feeling of loss of self-control
Not all veterans with SAD will have anxiety in every situation involving other people. Some will only have this reaction only in very specific situations.
The symptoms of social anxiety disorder (SAD)—also known as social phobia—in veterans, as well as the general public, are all triggered by a persistent, intense fear of being watched and judged by other people in social situations:... More
