Are you like millions of people world wide? Are you uncomfortable in social situations? Do you have feelings of intense fear? If you do, you may suffer from social anxiety disorder.

You need to contact a doctor is you think you have a social anxiety disorder. You doctor will have treatment options available so that you can overcome your fears and be able to enjoy social settings.

Its hard to pin down the exact symptoms of social anxiety disorder, which is why seeing your doctor is so important. Some common signs that you may have this disorder include a number of fears.

If you fear being the center of attention, making mistakes, being judged, being not as good as everyone else, or fear everyone seeing your flaws, you need to see your doctor.

These fears may or may not cause panic attacks, but always cause intense anxiety. Anxiety may lead to shaking, a pounding heart, blushing, sweating, stammering, nausea, and dizziness.

Shyness is not the same as social anxiety disorder. While you may feel shy in certain situations, social anxiety disorder is physically debilitating to a person experiencing it.

Social Anxiety disorder can affect all ages and genders. Women seem to be affected more often then men. If you don't get treatment for social anxiety disorder it can take over your life.

If you are affected by social anxiety disorder, it is possible that you are affected by other types of anxiety disorders. It is important for you to contact your doctor so that a diagnosis can be confirmed and treatment decided. Many people that suffer from social anxiety disorder attempt to cover it up by using drugs and alcohol, which leads to addiction.

You live a healthy and socially active life and overcome your social anxiety disorder, but you need to see your doctor. A treatment plan of therapy and medication will help you through your fears and anxiety.

Your doctor will use cognitive-behavioral therapy to teach you how to feel less fear and anxiety in social situations. Medications may be used as part of your treatment plan.

You may need to continue to take medication for your social anxiety disorder, but you and your doctor will come up with a treatment plan that will allow you to have more control over social situations.