What Are the Symptoms

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

Some of the symptoms of SAD include the following:

• Intense fear of being nervous in front of other people, feeling self-conscious and awkward
• Worried other people will judge them
• Avoiding places and situations where social interactions take place, like a party, or going to school or work, dating
• Worry about being at a loss for words
• Intense anxiety in anticipation of a performance, like making a speech, or having to be in a social interaction situation
• Blushing, sweating, rapid heart rate
• Mind going blank
• Stomach upset or nausea
• Poor eye contact and posture
• Fear of having to talk to strangers, like a sales clerk
• Difficulty eating in front of others or using a public restroom
• Analyzing performance after social contact and worrying that embarrassed or humiliated self
• Dizziness, muscle tension, trembling, shaky hands

(ADAA, 2016;Mayo Clinic Staff, 2017; NIMH, 2016)

Do these symptoms seem familiar? Take the quiz to see if you might have SAD.