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How Can Nervousness, Social Anxiety, Relationships And Social Interactions Be Improved?

To start with I am 19 years old and male. When I was 14 I started being quite social but after problems at home I have spent excessive amounts of time on my own. Now, whenever I try to speak to girls, or new people in general, I get extremely nervous and obsess over it for days. I am really struggling with social anxiety and it is ruining my life, I hear stuff like go out more or volunteer , but both of these are impossible for me because the only people I am friends with live far away, and extra work is too much because I am currently studying in college. Any advice on what I can do will be duly welcomed.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
well let me congratulate you as you have identified your problem and taken first step towards its treatment which is asking for help. This is the difficult part in your condition which you have successfully overcome. now what you need to do is to get some anti-anxiety pills prescribed by your doctor. I am sure when your anxiety level falls down you will be relaxed and will easily be able to become more social.
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Psychologist Dr. Psychologist K. V. Anand's  Response
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are just 19. Initial problems of such magnitude should be ignored. Terming it social phobia or social anxiety can give you negative thinking and loss in self confidence. Before calling it by that name, please do not worry about it. Just ignoring it and concentrating on your studies and career slowly but surely remove the problem.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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How Can Nervousness, Social Anxiety, Relationships And Social Interactions Be Improved?

well let me congratulate you as you have identified your problem and taken first step towards its treatment which is asking for help. This is the difficult part in your condition which you have successfully overcome. now what you need to do is to get some anti-anxiety pills prescribed by your doctor. I am sure when your anxiety level falls down you will be relaxed and will easily be able to become more social.