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Social Phobias


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The most commonly reported fear leading to anxiety is social phobias. Those who experience social phobias have an incapacitating fear or social interactions. This fear is maximized in larger audiences, with authority figures or when meeting strangers.

Common symptoms are:

- Avoidance (or large groups, meeting new people, public speaking)

- Increased heart rate when exposed to social situation

- Excessive sweating

- Increased shyness

Please share your experiences or questions with us.

Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator


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