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Commonly Feared Social Situations in Social Anxiety Disorder
Individuals with social anxiety disorder often experience significant distress in specific types of social settings. These commonly problematic situations include public speaking, engaging in conversations, meeting strangers, eating in restaurants, and, for some, using public restrooms.
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