Some babies always dare not see strangers or play with their peers, feeling afraid of something. In this case, doctors say it is social anxiety disorder. Many parents may think that social anxiety disorder is usually only present in adults, but in fact, babies can also experience it. What is the reason for the baby's social phobia?
1. It is related to genetics, for example, if one parent has social anxiety disorder, the baby may also develop social anxiety disorder.
2. It is related to parents who cannot cultivate their babies' courage and do not give them the opportunity to show their faces. Some parents who do not frequently bring their babies to more social occasions can easily lead to social anxiety in their babies. Parents who cannot encourage their babies can easily make them feel fearful, and over time, it can also lead to social anxiety.
Social anxiety in babies can be treated with medication and psychological therapy. Drug therapy may have side effects, so medication should not be used blindly and must be guided by a doctor. Psychological therapy can first determine the severity of the child's phobia and then provide targeted treatment.
Which babies will develop social anxiety disorder? Babies who are not respected by their parents, insecure, sensitive, or labeled as "not talkative" by their parents are the most likely to develop social anxiety disorder.
