what might be the cause of onset of social fobia in a 19 year old boy?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_anxiety_disorder
Has the boy been diagnosed with a social phobia? That diagnosis is typically not given unless the symptoms occur over an extended period of time, usually 6 months or more.
If this was not part of his behavior before, and the onset was rather sudden, look for a recent traumatic social interaction as a potential cause. If none can be found, have him see a physician to rule out potential physical causes.
I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
If this was not part of his behavior before, and the onset was rather sudden, look for a recent traumatic social interaction as a potential cause. If none can be found, have him see a physician to rule out potential physical causes.
I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.