An individual diagnosed with a social phobia

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An individual diagnosed with social phobia experiences extreme anxiety when in certain situations that involve activities done in the presence of other people. Examples can include giving a speech, eating in public, or using a public restroom. The fear is typically related to being judged or evaluated by others. While some people with social phobia may experience paranoid thoughts, this is not a defining symptom of the disorder. They are also not necessarily unable to speak in the presence of others and may not necessarily become housebound.

An Individual Diagnosed with a Social Phobia