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"One of the main Phobias Kates treats at the Mansfield Hypnotherapy Clinic - (fear of being judged or put on the spot). According to the Social Phobia/ Social Anxiety Organisation, social anxiety is the third largest psychological problem in the world today! This condition affects people in different ways but common symptoms include the fear of being looked at by others, excessive sweating, the fear of being talked about and judged, the fear of public speaking or of talking on the telephone. Even walking down the street becomes difficult for fear that someone is watching or worse still that someone may speak to the person.

Often sufferers are afraid they are making a fool of themselves or showing themselves up, thus leading to a loss of confidence, shyness and anxiety. Sufferers can also be overly sensitive to criticism and fear rejection. Others cannot write in public for fear their hand will shake, some are so introverted they cannot hold down a job, many have severe anxiety about eating or drinking in front of others, thus limiting their social activities. Many confine themselves to the safety of their home with familiar people and surroundings. These are just a few features of this debilitating condition."

 

Please don't confuse the above quote with being shy as this is something totally different.

You may also read this and think you may have it, some believe that all of us have it but it's only minor and doesn't affect our lives.