| A person suffering from social anxiety | | | | eating or drinking in front of others, |
| disorder (SAD) develops feelings of intense | | | | attending gatherings or meeting new people. |
| fear, dread or worry, when it comes to | | | | It inhibits their mental growth and |
| interacting socially. It is considered the | | | | development and the fear kills them from |
| third most common disorder, after depression | | | | within. These fears may sound unbelievable to |
| and substance abuse. People suffering from | | | | us, but are completely uncontrollable for |
| SAD usually avoid social situations, | | | | those affected. Some victims attempt suicide |
| gatherings and prefer being alone. It can | | | | or try to harm themselves. They need |
| lead to panic attacks, comprising of severe | | | | professional counseling. |
| moments of an undefined fear giving way to | | | | |
| physical symptoms such as blushing, sweating, | | | | Treating this disorder involves a combination |
| racing heartbeats, muscle tightening, | | | | of medicines and psychotherapy. Through |
| trembling and an awkward feeling that | | | | cognitive behavioral therapy, victims are |
| something is terribly wrong. | | | | encouraged to directly face the fear-inducing |
| | | | situation, which makes them habitually strong |
| SAD basically a chronic disabling fear of | | | | from inside. Along with relaxation and |
| public situations, which inevitably takes its | | | | breathing exercises, patients are also |
| toll on a person's academic, social, and | | | | advised to improve their dietary habits and |
| professional performance. Seventy per cent of | | | | give up alcohol and drugs. Anti-depressants, |
| the affected people develop this disorder | | | | along with tranquilizers, are essential in |
| before the age of 25. However, there are | | | | treating this disorder. However, the amount |
| chances of it occurring much earlier, perhaps | | | | in which they are prescribed has to be |
| at the age of 15 or so. It often targets | | | | strictly adhered to and monitored, for they |
| women more than men. It is also associated | | | | are quite harmful and addictive. Following |
| with Serotonin dysfunction. Victims | | | | the treatment religiously can lead to total |
| experience intense and persistent fear in one | | | | recovery and it can help a person lead a |
| or more social situations such as public | | | | normal life. |
| speaking, work, simple interactions such as | | | | |