Most people experience some feelings of nervousness when they are meeting new people, giving speeches, or being evaluated. People with Social Phobia are excessively afraid of being scrutinized, evaluated, or rejected by other people. They often worry that others will see how nervous they are, and will think badly of them as a result. Because of their extreme fears, people with Social Phobia often avoid social encounters.
Some people fear and avoid only certain situations, such as giving speeches.
Other people fear and avoid most or all social situations. These people are described as having Generalized Social Phobia . Use of the information and materials on this server is subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement . By using this web site, you agree to these terms and conditions. Materials on this web site are for informational purposes and are not a substitute for consulting your personal physician.