What Is Social Anxiety?
2. Causes
It is not known exactly what the cause of social anxiety disorder is. However, we do know that there are correlations with the condition and other certain factors. One of these is that the condition tends to run in families. However, it is not clear if this is a learned behavior, or if it is down to genetic reasons.
The environment that the potential grew up in is another potential factor. Some patients will have had overbearing parents that make the patient nervous, or limit their ability to learn social skills. The patient’s brain structure may also be a cause in some cases, and an overactive amygdala can sometimes be behind the disorder.
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