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social anxiety disorder

social anxiety disorder Social anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder involving an intense, irrational fear of social or performance situations where a person expects to be watched or judged by others.

Social anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder involving an intense, irrational fear of social or performance situations where a person expects to be watched or judged by others. Being in these situations triggers anxiety, and adults typically recognize the fear as excessive or unreasonable.