Social Anxiety Disorder: Show Notes 1. Social anxiety disorder is characterized by anxiety and uneasiness when in public places. a. Some people become afraid in different situations, such as when eating, public speaking - others are anxious when in any public setting. b. This is hard to deal with especially because people are very social creatures. 2. Symptoms that may arise: a. A fear of being watched by others or judged. b. Fear of public embarrassment. c. Sweating, trembling, nausea, lump in the throat, weak legs,