Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
This type of disorder more commonly strikes when a sufferer is placed within a social setting. It is also referred to as Social Phobia and can be a very traumatic and debilitating disorder making it near impossible for one afflicted with it to be
comfortable at any social gathering. This includes everyday functions such as attending class, going out to dinner at a restaurant, or even going to work. The person suffering from this disorder has strong self-conscious issues and may often
times feel as if they are not welcome, or really a part of the social setting.
They feel as if they are constantly being judged or watched by others for no apparent reason other than those things they themselves feel self-conscious about. The social settings can be those that occur on a daily basis, or those that are rare
occurrences, such as a party, public speaking events, etc. Often times, the sufferer will experience any of the following symptoms when placed in social gatherings: profuse sweating, trembling or shaking, feeling sick to their stomachs, inability to speak, or blushing.
A person suffering from this type of disorder can become so upset by an upcoming social event that it will plague them for weeks in advance working them into an anxious frenzy by the time the event finally comes around. In an attempt to ’self-medicate’, a person experiencing this disorder will often times turn to alcohol or ’street’ drugs to cope which leads to more disorders springing up. This disorder usually happens sometime during early childhood or adolescence and continues on throughout adulthood. Treatment for this disorder can be accomplished through careful and consistent counseling and medication.
General Anxiety Disorder
This disorder is a heightened sense of anxiety or worry experienced on a daily basis. It is a chronic disorder that is continuous throughout the sufferers day. They experience difficulty concentrating or constant, excessive worry about every day concerns with an inability to control those overwhelming feelings of worry. Symptoms can also include increased nervousness, irritability, fatigue or restlessness. While not as extreme a condition such as Anxiety/Panic Disorder, it is still a serious illness that requires professional treatment from a qualified health care provider or counselor.