If you have a social phobia, you may tend to be afraid of doing things in front of other people. More than just shyness, social phobia involves a combination of excessive self-consciousness, a fear of public humiliation and a fear of being judged by others.

Symptoms may include:

    • being very anxious about being with other people
    • worrying for days or weeks before an event where others will be
    • staying away from places where there are other people
    • having a hard time making and keeping friends
    • blushing, sweating, feeling nauseous or trembling around other people

    Cognitive behavioural therapy can help improve social confidence.