sociophobia

Sociophobia, also known as social phobia, is an intense fear of social situations and interactions with others.

Fear of society or people in general

Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Common
Awareness
8/10
Exposure Risk
9/10

common triggers

Public speaking Meeting new people Eating in public

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to feared social situations

risk factors

  • • Genetics
  • • Traumatic social experiences
  • • Anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Anxiety disorder

Historical Context

Sociophobia has been recognized as a psychological disorder for centuries, with early descriptions dating back to ancient Greece.

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