Social anxiety can make typical social settings nerve-wracking or even frightening. It can make the fear of embarrassing yourself get in the way of interacting with others. Social anxiety typically consists of feeling like others are watching or judging you. These concerns often get in the way of being able to do a good job at work, school, or in other ordinary activities.

Symptoms may include:

• Daily fear you will do something embarrassing
• Fear of meeting new people
• Sweating, blushing or trembling when you sense that others are watching you
• Difficulty speaking in front of others
• Fear of giving presentations, or being called on in class, or speaking up at meetings
• The sense that all eyes are focused on you
• Avoidance of social activities, or of work or school functions