What triggers social anxiety?
Children who experience teasing, bullying, rejection, ridicule or humiliation may be more prone to social anxiety disorder. In addition, other negative events in life, such as family conflict, trauma or abuse, may be associated with this disorder. There is no one answer to this question as everyone experiences social anxiety in their own way. However, some common triggers for social anxiety include:
1. Seeing or hearing other people speaking
2. Speaking in public
3. Meeting new people
4. Being around large groups of people
5. Feeling out of place or shy in new environments
6. Being made to feel ashamed or embarrassed
7. Fear of being judged or ridiculed
8. Panic attacks or anxiety attacks