DSM-5 (2013) changed duration requirement from 6 months to 6+ months. Persistent fear of social situations with unfamiliar people or scrutiny. Fear of embarrassing or humiliating behavior. Anxiety provoked by exposure to feared situations. Fear recognized as unreasonable or excessive
Fear of long words is called Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia. Affects 3-15% of the population. Not officially recognized by the American Psychiatric Association
Social anxiety disorder causes significant fear of negative judgment in social situations. Symptoms typically begin in early to mid-teens. Includes fear of embarrassment, blushing, sweating and trembling. Causes avoidance of common social situations like dating and public speaking
Obsessions are persistent, unwanted thoughts that cause anxiety. Most people know their obsessions are excessive but can't control them. OCD affects about 2.3% of U.S. adults
Misophonia is a disorder causing strong dislike or hatred of specific sounds. Triggers emotional responses ranging from anger to panic. Common triggers include oral sounds, keyboard tapping, and repetitive motions. Symptoms can affect social life and trigger anticipatory anxiety
Paranoia is feeling of being threatened without proof. Clinical paranoia involves 100% conviction despite lack of evidence. Four types: mistrust, interpersonal sensitivity, ideas of reference, persecutory