Social Phobia
by wenyee low
1. Treatments
1.1. Through self-help
1.2. Medication by using drugs
1.3. Counseling
1.4. Through CBT ( COGNITIVE BEHAVOURIAL TREATMENT)
2. Prevention
2.1. No way to prevent
2.2. Steps to reduce the impact
2.2.1. Get help early
2.2.2. Keeping track of your personal life
2.2.3. Prioritize issues in your life
2.2.4. Avoid unhealthy substance use
3. Causal Factor
3.1. Biological
3.1.1. Genetic factors
3.2. Psychological
3.2.1. Happened humiliating social experience in the past
3.3. Environmental
3.3.1. Develop their fear from others respond
4. Approach To Diagnose
4.1. No Specific ways
4.2. Patient requires to explain and describe the signs or symptoms
4.3. Doctor will review a list to see if they are the causes
4.4. Fill up psychological questionnaire
5. Symptoms
5.1. Emotional Symptoms
5.1.1. Excessive self-consciousness and anxiety
5.1.2. Intense worry for upcoming social situation
5.1.3. Extreme fear of being watched or judged by others
5.2. Physical Symptoms
5.2.1. Blushing
5.2.2. Upset stomach
5.2.3. Shaking and sweating
5.2.4. Pounding heart
5.2.5. Feeling dizzy
5.3. Behavioral Symptoms
5.3.1. Behavioral Symptoms
5.3.2. Avoiding social situations
5.3.3. Staying quiet or hiding in the background
5.3.4. A need to always bring a buddy along
5.3.5. Drinking before social situations