Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Social anxiety disorderUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewFor people with SAD, everyday social interactions cause irrational anxiety, fear, self-consciousness, and embarrassment. SymptomsSymptoms may include fear of situations in which one may be judged, worry about embarrassment or humiliation, or concern about offending someone. TreatmentsTalk therapy and antidepressants can help increase confidence and improve ability to interact with others. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use