SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER By Tyler Judd Symptoms Emotional: Feelings of apprehension or dread Feeling overly tense Irritability Anticipating the worst and being watchful for signs of danger Physcial: Pounding or racing heart and shortness of breath Sweating, tremors and twitches Headaches, fatigue and insomnia Upset stomach, frequent urination or diarrhea Etiology Can be inherited through genetics Overreactive Amygdala Heightened fear response Can be a learned behavior A result of an embarrassing situation Treatment Cognitive Behavior Therapy Done indvidually or in groups Anti-Anxiety Medication Anti-Depressant Medication Learning stress and relaxation techniques Doing Yoga Relaxes the body Exercise Relaxes stress and reduces anxiety