Social Anxiety Disorder

Social Anxiety Statistics

• The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that 15 million U.S. adults are impacted by social anxiety disorder.

• Individuals typically start to experience social anxiety disorder symptoms around age 13.

• Approximately 36% of people struggle with social anxiety disorder symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking professional treatment.

Common Signs & Symptoms of Social Anxiety

The warning signs and symptoms of social anxiety can sometimes be subtle, and may not always indicate that someone has developed the disorder. Sometimes a person may live for years with the disorder before seeking social anxiety treatment.

Anxious thoughts are common for people with social anxiety, from general worry about being liked to feelings of unworthiness or not belonging. An individual with social anxiety may also:

• Apologize frequently

• Seek constant reassurance

• Overly prepare for any social situation

• Leave social situations abruptly

• Avoid any situation that involves socializing with others.

Social anxiety can cause physical symptoms, such as:

• Nausea

• Sweating

• Pounding heart

• Shortness of breath

• Increased heart rate

• Feeling faint

Benefits of Social Anxiety Treatment

Deciding to seek treatment for social anxiety disorder may be triggering for some individuals, causing the same fears and reactions that the individual wants to treat. During treatment, nonjudgmental professionals who understand the complexities of social anxiety disorder will work with the person to develop a course of treatment. Throughout the treatment process, the individual will gain new coping skills and learn to manage the symptoms that have kept them from enjoying social situations.

Many adults feel isolated by their experiences with social anxiety. But getting treatment can give those with social anxiety skills and coping mechanisms to help navigate their worlds. Treatment can also connect people with others who have shared similar struggles. The power of community may motivate and uplift the individual throughout their recovery journey.

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