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Social Anxiety

Psychiatry & Medication Management located in Denver and Greenwood Village, CO

If social interactions stress you out, particularly during large group gatherings, see the experts at Peak Interactive Wellness in Denver, Colorado. The skilled psychiatric team diagnoses and treats social anxiety disorder to ease fears when you’re in social settings. Schedule an evaluation at Peak Interactive Wellness by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.

What is social anxiety disorder?

Social anxiety is a mental health condition that affects your comfort level when you’re with other people. It can cause anxiousness, worry, fear, embarrassment, or self-consciousness in many social situations. 

The disorder might cause you to avoid social gatherings entirely or feel stressed when interacting with others. Fortunately, social anxiety treatment can help you thrive.

Which symptoms can social anxiety disorder cause?

Social anxiety disorder can cause the following symptoms:

  • Anxiousness or nervousness when around other people
  • Fear of social gatherings
  • Being self-conscious around others
  • Fear of being judged or scrutinized 
  • Avoiding social settings
  • Worrying about embarrassing yourself in front of other people 
  • Fear about interacting with others
  • Sweating, blushing, shaky voice, racing heartbeat, or trembling
  • Avoiding being the center of attention 
  • Fear of negative consequences during social situations
  • Intense anxiety in social situations
  • Feeling nervous before a feared social event
  • Analyzing your performance after social interactions
  • Difficulty attending parties or other large gatherings

While it’s normal to become nervous in certain social situations, such as giving a presentation in front of a crowd or going on a date, social anxiety is typically ongoing and can negatively affect relationships, school, work, and mental health when not addressed. 

Children with social anxiety disorder might cry, refuse to speak in social situations, cling to their parents, or have temper tantrums.

People with performance social anxiety disorder have a fear of public speaking, but they don’t necessarily struggle in other social situations. 

What may increase the risk of social anxiety disorder?

Diagnosing social anxiety disorder involves a psychiatric evaluation. Your specialist discusses your symptoms, lifestyle, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Peak Interactive Wellness provides genetic testing to determine the most effective medications.

How is social anxiety disorder diagnosed?

Diagnosing social anxiety disorder involves a psychiatric evaluation. Your specialist discusses your symptoms, lifestyle, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Peak Interactive Wellness provides genetic testing to establish which medications may be the most effective.

How is social anxiety disorder treated?

Treating social anxiety disorder with the Peak Interactive Wellness team may include one or more of the following solutions:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure-based CBT
  • Other forms of psychotherapy 
  • Medication management
  • Spravato nasal spray
  • Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy 
  • Holistic psychiatry
  • Pediatric psychiatry 
  • Supplements

The practice also provides telehealth options if you prefer to meet with a therapist from the comfort of your home. You may benefit from more than one type of treatment.

Schedule a social anxiety disorder evaluation at Peak Interactive Wellness by phone or request an appointment online today.