Social anxiety: n. Social anxiety is a discomfort or a fear when a person is in a social interaction that involves a concern of being judged or evaluated by others. panic attack: n. The sudden onset of intense anxiety, characterized by feelings of intense fear and apprehension and accompanied by palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, and trembling. Also called anxiety attack. * Luke has had social anxiety and panic attacks ever since he was little. The only thing keeping him sane is Calum, his bestfriend, also his crush.All Rights Reserved