Sociophobia
Fear of social situations or society in general (social anxiety leading to avoidance).
Sociophobia
Fear of social situations or society in general (social anxiety leading to avoidance).
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Examples
"Sociophobia made interviews and social events overwhelmingly difficult for him."
"She dreaded team meetings and networking events due to sociophobia."
Mnemonic Trick
Socio- = social — picture all eyes on you to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of social interaction, extreme self-consciousness, panic in group settings, sweating and trembling."
Etymology
From Latin/Greek social roots + phobos = fear (overlaps with social anxiety disorder).
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