Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a type of anxiety
disorder that induces weakening fear and anxiety in social situations. People
experiencing this disorder fear attending social gatherings, meeting new people,
engaging in small talk, etc. They are scared of being judged or criticized. This
is entirely different from being shy or nervous. E.g., all of us face a certain
degree of nervousness when meeting someone new or going for an important
interview. This nervousness is c