Introduction
Social anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder that makes you feel like you’re not good enough or don’t belong in social situations. It can make it hard to talk to people, go to parties or events, and even leave the house. Social anxiety can be debilitating and take over your life if left untreated. But there are ways to overcome this condition! Here’s what you need to know about social anxiety:

Feeling paralyzed by fear when you’re in a social situation.
Feelings of fear, anxiety, and dread
Physical symptoms of fear and anxiety: shortness of breath; sweating; palpitations (or pounding heart); trembling or shaking; dizziness; nausea or stomach pain.

Not being comfortable with people and feeling more anxious around them.
If you have social anxiety disorder, it’s not just that you don’t want to go out and socialize. You also worry about what people might think of you when they see you. This can lead to feelings of shame or guilt and can cause a lot of stress.
You may feel like people are watching you and judging what you say or do. You may feel like they are talking behind your back, laughing at and making fun of everything that comes out of your mouth (or lack thereof).

Having a hard time being yourself when you’re with other people.
Having a hard time being yourself when you’re with other people.
You feel like you need to put on a mask, and that it’s not your natural expression of self. When this happens, it can make socializing difficult or even impossible because the person who wears the mask is not who they want others to see them as. This may also lead to feelings of insecurity and discomfort in social situations which then cause anxiety over not meeting expectations (e.g., “I shouldn't be feeling this way!”).

Spending time and effort trying to avoid social situations, or dreading them so much that you cancel plans.
Social anxiety disorder can make it difficult for you to go to work or school, and may cause you not to want to be with friends or family. It can also make you afraid of going on dates, as well as other social events like parties and vacations.
If you're struggling with social anxiety disorder, these are common symptoms:

Feeling like other people are watching and judging you, even if that isn’t the case.
You may feel like other people are watching and judging you, even if that isn’t the case.
You might have a fear of being judged or watched by others.
These feelings can be triggered by a variety of situations, including:
Being in a crowd or out in public with many other people (such as at a party)
Sharing personal information with someone new (such as your salary)

Feeling guilty or ashamed of yourself for having SAD.
If you have SAD, it may be difficult for you to feel good about yourself. You might feel guilty or ashamed of yourself for having the condition and that it's your fault. This can lead to feelings of depression and hopelessness, especially when people around you notice your symptoms and make comments about how "weak" or "stupid" they think those with social anxiety disorder are. It can also make it harder for them to accept help from anyone who has been diagnosed with this condition.

Worrying about what might happen in a social situation before it ever occurs.
If you're worrying about what might happen in a social situation before it ever occurs, this could be an early sign of social anxiety disorder. You may find yourself anticipating possible ways that others might judge or react to you. For example:
You worry about how to act during an event (e.g., saying something embarrassing)
You worry about how others will perceive your behavior (e.g., by judging them negatively)

Worrying about how you might act during a situation, especially if it involves speaking or performing, like giving a presentation.
Worrying about how you might act during a situation, especially if it involves speaking or performing, like giving a presentation.
Fear of being judged by others.
Fear of being judged by other people for your behavior or actions in public situations.

Being afraid that your performance will be negatively evaluated by others, even though they may not care at all.
You may be afraid that your performance will be negatively evaluated by others, even though they may not care at all.
You might worry about what other people think of you and how they will judge you. For example, if someone is watching a public speaking event where you are giving a presentation on the topic of anxiety disorders and their treatments, they might think: "Oh no! This poor guy is going to make a fool out of himself." Or if there is an academic conference where everyone has to give a presentation on some topic related to anxiety disorders (such as what treatment works best), then it can feel like everyone else is judging your performance before even listening to it!
It's also possible for this fear to become more generalized over time; so now instead of just worrying about giving presentations or making speeches at events like these ones above, most people would probably also start worrying about any other type of public speaking situations where there could be negative feedback from other people who matter at work/school etcetera...

Exaggerating negative aspects of social interactions after they’ve happened.
You may be exaggerating the negative aspects of social interactions after they've happened.
For example, if you had a bad experience at dinner with your coworkers and then talked about it with friends later that night, you might say something like "Everyone was talking about my shoes" or "The waiter kept asking me questions." In reality, it's likely that most people would have been too busy trying to eat their food to notice anything else about what happened. You're just trying to make yourself feel better by blaming others for what went wrong—but this isn't helpful!

Excessive worrying or obsessing over an upcoming social interaction.
Excessive worrying or obsessing over an upcoming social interaction.
Worrying about what might happen at the event itself.
Worrying that you might act in a way that is embarrassing, inappropriate or insensitive to other people.

Being afraid that your performance will be negatively evaluated by others (e.g., through embarrassment).
Being easily embarrassed. You may get upset quickly and find it hard to recover or move on from embarrassing situations. This can make you want to avoid social situations so that you don’t feel this way again.
Embarrassment is a normal reaction to certain situations. It can be caused by making a mistake, being judged by others and feeling embarrassed about it.
Embarrassment can be good in some ways because it helps you learn from your mistakes, but if you feel too much embarrassment every time something goes wrong or someone criticizes you then this may be a sign of social anxiety disorder (SAD).

Social Anxiety feels very real in the moment and can affect your life in different ways.
Social anxiety is a common and often misunderstood condition. It's important to understand that social anxiety isn't just something you feel when talking or being around other people, it can also affect your everyday life in subtle ways. If you have social anxiety, it might be hard for you to do things like going out with friends or family members, attending parties and events where there will be people around who are not familiar with your situation.
It’s also possible that some of these feelings may make it difficult for you to go on dates with someone special (like a date). In this case, getting help from a therapist can really help because they have experience dealing with similar issues!

Conclusion
Social Anxiety Disorder is a real condition that can be treated. If you feel like you have SAD, talk to your doctor about seeing a therapist or mental health professional. You may also want to try taking medication for social anxiety disorder, but don’t do this without consulting with your medical provider first. The best way to treat this type of anxiety is by educating yourself about it and learning how to cope with it on your own terms so that you can live more fully in the world around you!