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How To Gain Self Confidence Power?

Hello sir, One of my cousin aged 31 yrs. He is being very feared to come out from home and not at all going for any job. I mean, he feel that everyone are looking at him when he comes out.. seems some inside thoughts going on with him. Pls suggest some remedies..
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
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Hello and thanks for your query.

From the description of your cousin's problems, it appears that he could be suffering from a psychiatric problem called Social Phobia. Persons with this disorder have excessive fear and anxiety about going out to social gatherings and also fear that other people may criticize them or think bad about them.

Now, treatment is available for this disorder and it is mostly with behavioural therapy. Sometimes, medication can also be used. So, I would suggest that you ask your cousin to go for a psychiatric consultation - for a detailed evaluation and further treatment.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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How To Gain Self Confidence Power?

Hello and thanks for your query. From the description of your cousin s problems, it appears that he could be suffering from a psychiatric problem called Social Phobia. Persons with this disorder have excessive fear and anxiety about going out to social gatherings and also fear that other people may criticize them or think bad about them. Now, treatment is available for this disorder and it is mostly with behavioural therapy. Sometimes, medication can also be used. So, I would suggest that you ask your cousin to go for a psychiatric consultation - for a detailed evaluation and further treatment. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist