15 Things Only People With Social Anxiety Will Understand

There are things only people with social anxiety will understand. From having to deal with frequent panic attacks to being overly concerned about one’s appearance. We all know the feeling of being nervous or uncomfortable in a social situation. But, if you have social anxiety, these types of situations become too stressful.

Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is the fear of social situations that involve interaction with other people. You could say social anxiety is the fear and anxiety of being negatively judged by others. Some people who are introverted feel anxious and may unintentionally create socially awkward situations. However, there are some differences between introversion and social anxiety.

If you have social anxiety, you may go out of your way to avoid all social interactions because things like making small talk and eye contact make you uncomfortable. These are the common things only people with social anxiety will understand – and deal with on a regular basis.

While you may feel alone, you should know that this condition is quite common! It’s estimated that about 7% of the population suffers from some form of social anxiety.

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