Social Anxiety Disorder
It’s normal to feel nervous in some social situations. For example, going on a date or giving a presentation may cause that feeling of butterflies in your stomach. But in social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, everyday interactions cause significant anxiety, fear, self-consciousness, and embarrassment because you fear being scrutinized or judged by others. […]
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD) is a mental health disorder whereby the affected person struggles with interacting and relating with others and functioning in their own daily life. All the personality disorders (there are a total of 10) cause impairments in social functioning; however, with APD, the emphasis of the person’s issues center around difficulty with […]
