Complications of Social phobia

Complications list for Social phobia:

The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Social phobia includes:

• Lowered self-esteem
• Depression
• Alcohol abuse
• Drug abuse

See also the symptoms of Social phobia and Social phobia: Introduction.

Complications of Social phobia:

Facts about Social Phobia: NIMH (Excerpt)

Social phobia can be very debilitating - it may even keep people from going to work or school on some days. Many people with this illness have a hard time making and keeping friends. (Source: excerpt from Facts about Social Phobia: NIMH)

Facts about Social Phobia: NIMH (Excerpt)

Social phobia can cause lowered self-esteem and depression. To try to reduce their anxiety and alleviate depression, people with social phobia may use alcohol or other drugs, which can lead to addiction. Some people with social phobia may also have other anxiety disorders, such as panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. (Source: excerpt from Facts about Social Phobia: NIMH)

You may also want to research other symptoms in our Symptoms Center.

About complications:

Complications of Social phobia are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Social phobia. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Social phobia and complications of Social phobia is unclear or arbitrary.

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