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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