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Types of Social Anxiety Disorder

This article explains the types of social anxiety disorder, from mild to extreme, and their impact on daily life. Understanding these types can help in finding effective treatments.

  • 12 Sep 2024
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Understanding social anxiety disorder (SAD) involves recognising its different types and how they impact people's daily lives. From mild to moderate SAD, each type presents unique challenges in social settings and personal relationships. Exploring the nuances of these types can help one get tailored treatment approaches and discover coping mechanisms. We will explore the various types of social anxiety disorder to offer informed support for those navigating the complexities of this disorder.

What are the Types of Social Anxiety Disorder

Ranging from mild, moderate or extreme form, social anxiety disorder can be experienced in one situation or different forms of social interaction, leading to varying levels of this illness.

  • Mild Social Anxiety

A person faces mild social anxiety when they experience social and psychological symptoms. Yet, they will still participate in social situations. Commonly, the person experiences the symptoms in social situations in which they can manage to an extent.

  • Moderate social anxiety

A person suffering from moderate social anxiety often attends or participates in some social gatherings or interactions like gatherings or family events. However, they avoid other situations like public speaking or addressing the masses.

  • Extreme social anxiety

In this condition, the person suffers from intense symptoms such as panic attacks in social situations, so they usually avoid these situations at all costs. Such people showcase symptoms in most social situations that deter them from developing social skills.

 

The broader classification of social anxiety disorder

 

People who have had a stressful social life in the early years, such as being bullied, familial abuse, public embarrassment, or going blank during a public performance, experience a social anxiety disorder.

Social anxiety disorder is sometimes categorised into two:

  • Generalised social anxiety disorder:

    Here, the individual fears most social situations and, thus, faces them. For instance, a person may fear conditions and outcomes such as "How am I looking?" or "Am I competent?" I may sound boring or stupid", or "I look anxious", or "I'll blush".
  • Non-generalised social anxiety disorder:

    Here, the individual fears a more limited range of situations where they have to perform tasks such as public speaking.

The generalised social anxiety disorder also comes with more significant impairment and often leads to other mental disorder conditions.

Conclusion

Early recognition of the symptoms of social anxiety disorders in patients of different age groups and genders can help with proper treatment under the supervision of an expert healthcare provider. You can control the financial expenditure involved in the treatment by opting for a health insurance plan that could cover the treatment cost.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your general physician or another certified medical professional for any questions regarding a medical condition. Relying on any information provided in this blog is solely at your own risk, and ICICI Lombard is not responsible for any effects or consequences resulting from the use of the information shared.

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