Social Anxiety
Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized by intense fear and avoidance of social situations driven by concern about embarrassment or negative evaluation. Going far beyond shyness, social anxiety severely limits career advancement, relationships, and quality of life.
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Understanding Social Anxiety
Social anxiety disorder involves intense fear of social situations and concern about negative evaluation. Beyond normal shyness, social anxiety creates significant functional impairment limiting career, relationships, and opportunities.
Common Symptoms
Emotional & Psychological
- Intense fear of social situations
- Worry about embarrassment or negative judgment
- Avoidance of social activities and events
- Negative self-evaluation and self-criticism
Physical & Behavioral
- Rapid heartbeat and sweating in social situations
- Trembling or muscle tension
- Blushing or flushing
- Nausea or stomach distress
How Social Anxiety is Diagnosed
Social anxiety diagnosis requires identifying feared social situations and assessing fear's intensity and functional impact. Dr. Farkas evaluates social anxiety's severity and comorbid anxiety conditions, developing medication and therapy strategy.
Why Choose Dr. Farkas for Social Anxiety Treatment
Social Anxiety Expertise
Specialized knowledge of social anxiety neurobiology and evidence-based medication strategies.
Medication Without Cognitive Blunting
Selection of medications reducing social fear while maintaining clarity and emotional range.
Exposure Therapy Support
Medication reducing anxiety intensity enabling effective social exposure therapy engagement.
Career & Relationship Impact
Treatment focused on restoring life opportunities social anxiety has limited and prevented.
Ready to Start Social Anxiety Treatment?
Expert psychiatric care begins with comprehensive evaluation. Dr. Gabriella Farkas provides evidence-based treatment overcoming social fear and reclaiming your life.
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Schedule Your Evaluation
Contact Dr. Farkas to schedule your comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. New patient appointments typically available within 2-4 weeks. During your first appointment, Dr. Farkas will:
- Assess feared social situations and avoidance patterns
- Perform comprehensive anxiety evaluation
- Evaluate comorbid anxiety conditions
- Develop personalized social anxiety treatment plan
Treatment Options
Based on your evaluation, Dr. Farkas discusses medications reducing social fear while supporting exposure therapy effectiveness.
Ongoing Care
Regular appointments monitor anxiety reduction, manage medications, coordinate with your therapist, and support progressive social exposure and confidence building.
Evidence-Based Resources
Learn more from authoritative sources:
Anxiety & Depression Association - Social Anxiety National Institute of Mental Health Psychology Today - Social Anxiety Resources
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