KUALA LUMPUR: Award-winning actress Puteri Balqis Azizi suffers from social anxiety and this has affected her ability to socialise.
Puteri Balqis said in an interview with Harian Metro Online yesterday that this condition has made her appear aloof but she actually appreciates the support of all her fans.
"I have had this condition for sometime and it makes me an introvert, unable to express what I feel. At times it makes me appear arrogant but I'm not like that," said the Anugerah Skrin TV3 2014 Best Actress.
Puteri Balqis added that social anxiety affected many people and severely inhibited their ability to engage in conversations.
Two years ago, Puteri Balqis underwent psychiatric treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).