Feared Situations

You may have just one situation that you fear and perhaps seek to avoid, such as performing on stage or speaking in public in front of an audience.  It may be that you are afraid of virtually all forms of interpersonal contact.

Most people with SAD fear a number of social situations.  Public speaking is one of the most commonly feared, followed by situations such as meetings, social events such as parties, and interacting with people in authority including doctors.

Women are more likely to report experiencing fear of social situations than men are.