Social anxiety was
first described by Hippocrates as “shyness” in early 400 B.C. People
who “love darkness as life” and “thinks every man observes him” fell into this category. The term “phobia” for fear or terror was coined by the Greeks long ago.
2.1. 1. What is social anxiety disorder? Social anxiety disorder (previously termed ‘social phobia') was formally recognised as a separate phobic disorder in
the mid-1960s
(Marks & Gelder, 1965).
Social anxiety was
first described by Hippocrates as “shyness” in early 400 B.C. People
who “love darkness as life” and “thinks every man observes him” fell into this category. The term “phobia” for fear or terror was coined by the Greeks long ago.
Risk factors
Several factors can increase the risk of developing social anxiety disorder, including: Family history. You're more likely to develop social anxiety disorder if
your biological parents or siblings
have the condition. Negative experiences.
Social anxiety disorder (also called
social phobia
) is a mental health condition. It is an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others.
Extreme cases of untreated social anxiety disorder can lead
to isolation, depression, other anxiety disorders
, or even agoraphobia.
You don't “outgrow” social anxiety
or snap out of it; you'll likely need therapy, a medication like a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or a combination of the two to alleviate your symptoms.
Does anxiety get worse with age?
Anxiety disorders don't necessarily get worse with age
, but the number of people suffering from anxiety changes across the lifespan. Anxiety becomes more common with older age and is most common among middle-aged adults.
What is the Glossophobia?
Glossophobia isn't a dangerous disease or chronic condition. It's
the medical term for the fear of public speaking
. And it affects as many as four out of 10 Americans. For those affected, speaking in front of a group can trigger feelings of discomfort and anxiety.
For
some people it gets better as they get older
. But for many people it does not go away on its own without treatment. It's important to get help if you are having symptoms. There are treatments that can help you manage it.
- Why Are You so Quiet?
- You Just Need to Think Positive.
- You Just Need to Face Your Fears.
- I Know How You Feel; I'm Shy, Too.
- Why Don't You Have a Drink to Loosen Up?
- Let Me Order for You.
- Wow, Your Face Just Turned Really Red.
What causes shyness?
What Causes Shyness? Shyness emerges from a few key characteristics:
self-consciousness
, negative self-preoccupation, low self-esteem and fear of judgment and rejection. Shy people often make unrealistic social comparisons, pitting themselves against the most vibrant or outgoing individuals.
Environmental Influences and Stressful Life Experiences
as a Cause of Social Anxiety. Stressful life events and trauma during childhood can influence the development of social anxiety problems. Some of the exposures known to have predictive value for severe social anxiety include: Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.
Who was the first person diagnosed with anxiety?
George Miller Beard
first described neurasthenia in 1869. Its symptoms were manifold, ranging from general malaise, neuralgic pains, hysteria, hypochondriasis, to symptoms of anxiety and chronic depression.
Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations. It's a common problem that usually starts during the teenage years. It can be
very distressing
and have a big impact on your life. For some people it gets better as they get older.
Remind them that
while they may feel distressed, the feeling will pass. Work with the irrational thoughts and acknowledge that the person is worried. For example, try something like: “I can understand why you feel that way, but I can assure you that it's just your anxiety. It isn't real.”
