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Where Does ‘Introvert’ End and Social Anxiety Begin?
social anxiety disorder (SAD) at some time in their lives and it’s one of the most common of all of the anxiety disorders. Social anxiety is even more prevalent among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD), who experience SAD as a common comorbid condition.Some individuals with social anxiety can’t eat in front of other people, avoid public places where they may be forced into conversations with strangers, and loathe public speaking, Many teens and young adults with ADHD are susceptible to social anxiety due to executive functioning challenges that impair emotional control, working memory, and self-awareness (metacognition).