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Social Anxiety Disorder Symptoms

What is "normal" anxiety and what is "severe"? Being properly diagnosed with social anxiety disorder can make a difference in choosing the best treatment.
Panic attacks may come on suddenly.
The Cycle of Panic in Social Anxiety Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Impostor syndrome can be related to perfectionism.
Imposter Syndrome: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
The spotlight effect is experienced as part of social anxiety.
The Spotlight Effect and Social Anxiety
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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How to Deal With Blushing When You Have SAD
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Do You Want to Be Invisible and Hide From People?
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Why Do People With Social Anxiety Disorder Shake?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD