Entry # 10 Social Anxiety
In the united states, epidemiological reports have recently pegged cultural anxiety disorders as the third largest mental problem in this nation, after depression and alcoholism. It's estimated that about seven percent of the population suffers from a 13-14 percent disorder. Social anxiety is a heavy thing to deal with because it is a mental health condition in which social interactions cause irrational anxiety, fear, self-consciousness, and embarrassment. Social anxiety disorder, sometimes is referred to as social phobias, is a type of anxiety "that causes extreme fear in social settings. People with this disorder have trouble talking to people, meeting new people, and attending social gatherings. They fear being judged or scrutinized by others" (Social Anxiety Disorder). which makes it impossible for them to socialize. The feeling of being powerless against their fears can be irrational and unreasonable, and it may be challenging to overcome them. This can affect their ...