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Social anxiety disorder
An anxiety disorder in which a person is preoccupied and self conscious of his or her behavior in public and during social interactions.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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