Social anxiety disorder Social anxiety disorder Social anxiety is a very debilitating emotional problem and is the third largest psychological disorder in the Unites States. Social anxiety is brought on by the fear of being judged poorly by other people, which leads to feelings of inadequacy, depression and humiliation when in a public situation.
Social anxiety ranges from mild to severe.
Mild cases can be managed easily where severe cases can be so debilitating that the person will not leave their house. People have been known to lose or quit their jobs over social anxiety. The stress is just too much to bear and the person just wants to hide from the world. Most people who suffer from social anxiety are fine when they are alone or with people they know and trust, but will feel intense fear and anxiety when with new people or when out in a public place. Something as simple as going to the mall or even the grocery store can become a terrifying experience.