Help for social anxiety disorder (SAD)

Help for social anxiety is available at the Hsmpshre Anxiety clinic.

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is also known as a Social phobia and reference to the NHS, social anxiety disorder is described as one of the most common of the anxiety disorders. Someone who suffers from this can feel anxious either when observed or when talking with other people.

Certain social situations may also be avoided, for example, shopping, meeting new people. eating in front of others, because of the fear of being humiliated, or saying something stupid, insignificant or embarrassing and then being judged by others.

Everyone can feel socially anxious at times and the difference with social anxiety disorder is that the distressing feelings and thoughts are persistent, and everyday situations are uncomfortable.  

For more informarion on social anxiety and informtion on treatments, please click here This link will take you through to our London anxiety clinic, blog page where you can read more detail about social anxiety.

If you would like to explore more detail about the particular situations that may trigger social anxiety, you can complete our free online social anxiety questionnaire highlighted below. Your results can be shared with the Hampshire anxiety clinic and MIke Ward can arrange a complimentary telephone call for you to discuss in more detail.

Take a free online Social Anxiety Test