social anxiety

A.

Marked fear or anxiety about one or more social situations in which the individual is exposed to possible scrutiny by others.

B.

The individual fears they will act in a way or show anxiety symptoms that will be negatively evaluated.

C.

The social situations almost always provoke fear or anxiety.

D.

The social situations are avoided or endured with intense fear or anxiety.

E.

The fear/anxiety is out of proportion to the actual threat and sociocultural context.

F.

The fear, anxiety, or avoidance is persistent, typically lasting 6 months or more.

G.

Causes clinically significant distress or impairment.

H.

Not attributable to substance or medical condition.

I.

Not better explained by another mental disorder.

J.

If a medical condition is present, the fear/anxiety is clearly unrelated or excessive.