Symptoms

Anxiety symptoms caused by persistent fear of attending social situations and fear of looking ugly


Other symptoms
  • - Avoid social activities
  • - Understand that fear is irrational, but it cannot be overcome
  • - Feeling distressed due to the impact on their normal social life, studies or work

Thoughts and behavior patterns of patients with "social anxiety disorder"

1
Objective incident:
Taking a minibus and about to get off the bus
2
Negative subjective thoughts:
Wouldn't it be embarrassing if the driver couldn't hear my call to get off, or if I called out of tune?
3
Reaction:
Emotion: Nervous, uneasy
Body: Rapid heartbeat, trembling
Behavior: Don't dare to be asked to get off the car, wait for others to ask before getting off the car
Result:
Avoid taking minibuses and other situations that may cause social anxiety, which greatly affects your life