What youre describingsudden heartbeat acceleration, stomach pain, nausea, sweaty palms, dizziness, and persistent worry about judgmentis very common for people struggling with Social Anxiety Disorder SAD. Feeling selfconscious, fearing negative evaluation, and replaying conversations in your head are classic signs.

Should You Seek a Diagnosis?
If these symptoms regularly interfere with your ability to participate in everyday activities like presenting, socializing, or even casual conversations, its a good idea to get a professional evaluation. A proper diagnosis can

Confirm what youre experiencing

Rule out other possible causes

Guide you toward effective treatment options tailored to your needs

What Treatment Looks Like
Social anxiety is highly treatable. Most effective approaches include

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT to challenge negative thoughts and build social confidence

Exposure therapy to gradually reduce fear in social situations

Mindfulness and relaxation techniques to calm physical symptoms

Medication in some cases to support symptom management

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It certainly sounds like you have done your research. In order to be properly diagnosed, it's best for you to seek a psychologist for a consultation

A proper evaluation is recommended to clarify diagnosis, as many, particularly anxiety disorders have overlapping symptoms. I recommend seeking out a psychological evaluation with a psychologist. We conduct these types of assessments at our office.

Sounds like it, Yes. You can be treated with EMDR therapy for the best outcome.

There are many other factors that need to be considered when a professional is diagnosing a patient. While a person can meet criteria for certain diagnoses, a patient's personal history, medical history, and environmental factors. It would be a great idea for you to see a psychologist to be evaluated and properly diagnosed so that you can get the appropriate treatment. If you do not have insurance, there are options available for self-pay services.

I recommend you be evaluated by a cognitive-behavior psychologist. Social anxiety is one of many possible diagnoses.

To get a definite diagnosis meeting with a psychologist and engage in some assessment may be the best closures be careful of self diagnosis and checking the internet

Certainly you meet criteria for the diagnosis of social anxiety disorder. I am also wondering if you might be describing one aspect of generalized anxiety disorder.
What options are you considering in terms of diagnosis and treatment?

The DSM 5 criteria for social anxiety disorder include:
- Persistent, intense fear or anxiety about specific social situations because you believe you may be judged negatively, embarrassed or humiliated
- Avoidance of anxiety-producing social situations or enduring them with intense fear or anxiety
- Excessive anxiety that's out of proportion to the situation
- Anxiety or distress that interferes with your daily living
- Fear or anxiety that is not better explained by a medical condition, medication or substance abuse

It would be helpful to consult with a mental health professional so that they can help you explore these symptoms, diagnose accurately, and begin a treatment plan to help you manage these symptoms.

In order to receive a formal diagnosis of social anxiety disorder you would need to complete a full psychological assessment. Reach out to a local psychologist to schedule an evaluation!

Yes, this sounds like social anxiety disorder. The physical symptoms that you described are hallmark symptoms of anxiety, and the negative thoughts about what people thought of you or how you presented yourself are key thought patterns in social anxiety. A psychologist would be able to help you with these symptoms, and medication could also be helpful if you feel like your symptoms continue to be too overwhelming to cope with, even with the psychologists help.

Thank you for writing. I look forward to connecting. I get the impression you have done some exploration on how social anxiety impacts you. I sincerely appreciate how you captured the physiological and psychological impact of anxiety. I would be willing to assess and hear your story.

I am sorry that you are experiencing these difficulties. It certainly sounds like you may have an anxiety disorder. However, a proper diagnosis can only be made by a trained clinician who meets with you and takes a thorough history. At minimum, you could start with your primary care physician who would be able to rule out medical conditions that might contribute to your anxiety.

Hello,

So it does sound like you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and panic, however to be sure you’d want to follow up first with your physician to rule out any medical causes for these symptoms. Then, you may want to seek out cognitive-behavioral therapy from a licensed provider, as it is incredibly effective in managing the symptoms you are describing. You can also download the insight timer app, it’s free and has lots of great resources for relaxation. I hope this helps!

My heart goes out to you and your experiences. A formal diagnosis would be obtained through official mental health services, such as individual therapy, a psychological evaluation, or a meeting with a psychiatrist. I wish you luck.

Yes you do have social and public speaking phobia. You would benefit from therapy and medication. Propranolol is a safe( as long as you have normal blood pressure) as needed medication that works well in social situations especially for public speaking

Dr Nicole