What Is Social Anxiety Disorder?
5. Physical Symptoms
Social anxiety disorder can also cause the patient to experience noticeable physical symptoms. The patient will sometimes be concerned that other people will notice these symptoms. These include blushing, trembling and sweating. The patient will also sometimes feel dizzy, and they can feel as though they can’t catch their breath.
The patient can also find that their heart starts to beat faster than usual and their muscles can go tense. Some patients will also develop an upset stomach, while nausea is another potential symptom. The patient may also find sometimes that their mind goes blank and they can find it difficult to answer even easy questions.
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