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Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder is the third largest mental health care issue in the world. In the US, it affects roughly seven percent of the population at any given time. Social anxiety disorder may be triggered by such events as meeting new people, public speaking, being observed while performing a task, being the center of attention, or being teased or criticized. This illness is equally common in both men and women. People who suffer from social anxiety disorder are terrified of being ridiculed or causing themselves embarrassment. Physical symptoms associated with this disorder include heart palpitations, faintness, blushing and profuse sweating. These symptoms often lead the sufferer to avoid social situations.
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