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SAD Infographic

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SOCIAL
ANXIETY
DISORDER
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
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