Meaning of social-anxiety disorder | Babel Free

Definitions

Noun. [B2]

Examples

“A popular depression pill was approved by regulators yesterday for treating social-anxiety disorders, such as chronic shyness, that affect an estimated 10 million Americans.”

“It wasn’t until a year ago that he was diagnosed with social-anxiety disorder, a syndrome that leaves sufferers with an intense fear of scrutiny by people in social situations.”

“For a patient with a straightforward diagnosis of social-anxiety disorder who fears blushing, [Paul] Greene recommends 10 to 15 weekly sessions with a cognitive-behavioral therapist and homework that may include exposure exercises — if talking to strangers provokes a reddened face, you might be tasked with doing just that.”

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