Description---------------------------------Shyness------Social Phobia
It occurs in social performance situations---------Yes--------Yes
He/She recognizes that the fear is irrational-------Yes--------Yes
Anxiety before going into the situation------------No---------Yes
Anxiety in the situation--------------------------Yes---------Yes
Anxiety in the situation is high--------------------No---------Yes
Desire to run away from the situation-------------No---------Yes
Panic attack can occur-------------------------- No---------Yes
It occurs in one or more situations----------------Yes--------Yes
Much suffering in the situations-------------------No---------Yes
I think main difference between SA and shyness is severe or excessive physical reaction ie: panic attacks, sweating, shaking etc…vs. simply feeling slightly uncomfortable.
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
Social Anxiety Support Forum
8.4M posts
212.4K members
Since 2004
A forum community dedicated to people with social anxiety. Come join the discussion about recovery, discussion, spirituality, therapy, medication, self help, treatment, and more!