Social Anxiety Disorder?

[curtiszor]

Hi over the last couple of years ive had a phobia of eating in public or even with 4 or 5 other people. After awhile i realized it was really affecting my life. If i do eat in public i start to sweat a lot! Do you think this is socal anxiety disorder? It has gotten so bad that i wouldnt go out with my parents or friends anywhere to eat for months. If you have no idea what this is check this out!http://socialanxietydisorder.about.com/od/overviewofsad/a/overview.htm

[BeautifulDisaster]

We can't tell you if it is or isn't SAD, see a professional.

[Mr. Smithers]

I would talk to your school psychologist about that. It's probably some sort of nervousness, or anxiety disorder. Not so much as an eating disorder.

[soniyajack]

Social anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder in which people fear social situations where they might be embarrassed or judged. When put in a social situation where they might become anxious sufferers have symptoms such as a racing heart, trembling, blushing or even sweating. This anxiety disorder is not uncommon by any stretch of the imagination — some sources say it affects more than five million Americans any given year.

[Scarface]

I would try discussing this with a school counselor. I know how it feels to be self conscious about eating in public. the way i eat i really don't think it would be a good idea and that's all i have to say about that. To answer your question your not alone just talk to someone about it. i hope this helped

[Syvelocin]

I've been diagnosed with SAD. It's those little quirks that people don't understand that gets me. I can't sit at certain places of a table, or a movie theatre (at a table in school, I can't sit at the head of a table, and I can't sit in the middle of a theatre.) I also have to have something in my lap or on my desk. I feel very exposed when I don't have my bag blocking most of my body. I feel like every person is looking at me, every laugh is toward me, every comment and smile, and I can't convince myself otherwise.
Just little situations that I usually freak out in.

I understand the not liking eating in public. I do it anyway, but usually in public I barely eat even a fourth of my normal portion I eat at home. I feel fuller quicker when eating in public, and usually my food choices vary.

[Asylum]

i have social anxiety disorder and i'm afraid to eat in public too.... it's weird... PM me i you ever wnat to vent or tlk... i'd suggest seeeking professional help

[peytoncyras]

Social anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder in which people fear social situations where they might be embarrassed or judged. When put in a social situation where they might become anxious sufferers have symptoms such as a racing heart, trembling, blushing or even sweating. This anxiety disorder is not uncommon by any stretch of the imagination — some sources say it affects more than five million Americans any given year.

A diagnosis of Social Anxiety Disorder can indicate either a “specific disorder” or a “general disorder”. A specific disorder is when only some particular situations cause social anxiety. A generalized social anxiety disorder typically involves a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being judged by others and of potentially being embarrassed or humiliated by their own actions.