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What can social anxiety be mistaken for?

People with social anxiety are misdiagnosed almost 90% of the time… Social anxiety disorder [has] been mislabeled “schizophrenic,” “manic-depressive,” “clinically depressed,” “panic disordered,” and “personality disordered,” among other misdiagnoses.

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Understanding the difference between social anxiety disorder (SAD) and general anxiety is key in getting a proper diagnosis and treatment. Anxiety (defined as feelings of tension, fear and stress that can cause physical changes such as an increased heart rate) is a normal response to stress, perceived stress, or future stressful events. If you ever played sports, you probably felt anxiety before or during a game or match. Performing in front of an audience or going for a job interview can cause feelings of anxiety. And who among us has not felt a rush of adrenaline prior to speaking in front of a crowd? The shortened state of fear and tension associated with anxiety can—and does—have positive effects in our lives. A little anxiety can motivate us to practice harder, study for exams and research the company before a job interview. Anxiety, in limited amounts, is something we all experience, have grown up with and continue to live with throughout adulthood. However, in SAD, the feelings of anxiety are profound, unreasonable, long-lasting and usually coupled with debilitating symptoms. Simply put: SAD is fear of social settings that involve interacting with other people. It hinges on thoughts of fear and anxiety over being judged and evaluated negatively by other people. The fear and anxiety associated with SAD does not cease immediately and is usually accompanied by physical symptoms (such as increased heart rate). As a result, people with SAD have constant feelings of fear and anxiety in a wide variety of social activities common in everyday normal social interactions. Social anxiety disorder is the third most prevalent psychological disorder in the U.S. and is not limited to any particular group of people. Millions of adults in America are diagnosed with SAD… but millions more stay quiet and suffer alone, falsely believing that there is no hope. Moreover,

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People with social anxiety are misdiagnosed almost 90% of the time… Social anxiety disorder [has] been mislabeled “schizophrenic,” “manic-depressive,” “clinically depressed,” “panic disordered,” and “personality disordered,” among other misdiagnoses.

Going out in public or using public restrooms

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Going to school or work

Talking with strangers

Dating

Eating in front of others

Speaking in public

Meeting new people

Group discussions

Speaking up in class

Increased or rapid heartbeat

Muscle tension

Dizziness and/or lightheadedness

Stomach pains and/or diarrhea

Feeling out of breath

Sweating

Nausea

Headaches

“Out-of-body” sensation

People with SAD oftentimes avoid making eye contact. There can also be feelings of dread or hopelessness, especially leading up to a scheduled social event… and even afterward. A person with SAD might replay a social event over and over, wondering if they did something wrong or worrying about how others viewed them. People with SAD may also be overly sensitive to criticism, freeze up when meeting people in authority and try to avoid social settings all together. Further, people with SAD may understand that their thoughts are unreasonable, or irrational, but they are still unable to act rationally under the circumstances. People with SAD often do not seek help or treatment because of feelings of embarrassment, shame, guilt and helplessness. They may also believe that there is no cure for their “unusual” behavior. But they are wrong. SAD is one of the most treatable anxiety disorders. Doctors can use either psychotherapy or medication to help alleviate the symptoms associated with SAD. In many cases, the first step is talking to a professional about what’s happening and seeking a course of treatment. It is possible to live life comfortably, while managing—and eventually overcoming—the fear of social interactions.

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