alcohol or other drugs to feel more comfortable in social situations, it may be important 
to address this issue at the same time that you are working on your social anxiety.
Anger and Mistrust of Others
In addition to fearing negative judgment from others, some people with high levels 
of social anxiety may also have difﬁculty trusting others. They may avoid conﬁding 
in others, not only for fear of being judged, but also because they’re afraid that other 
people will not be able to keep a secret. Social anxiety is also sometimes associated with 
elevated levels of anger and irritability. For example, some people with social anxiety 
disorder may become very angry or hostile when being looked at by others. They may 
also become angry at perceived rejections by other people.