The anxiety disorder called social anxiety disorder (SAD), involving anxiety about being evaluated or criticized, usually begins during

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Social anxiety disorder typically begins during adolescence, although it can also begin during childhood or young adulthood. However, studies have shown that the average age of onset for SAD is around 13 years old. It is rare for SAD to begin in middle age.

The Anxiety Disorder Called Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), Involving Anxiety