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Suggest Methods To Handle Social Phobia

I have a question I believe i have social phobia i have been have trouble with presenting and people in the crowd judging me and i hate using public factilities because i feel people are outside the bathroom door making fun of me, today I was talking to my grandma and she said she had it so what should i do?
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Hi,

From what you have mentioned, you seem to have symptoms of social phobia. It is a condition where you are not comfortable in social situations, avoid meeting new people, feel that people are constantly noticing you and fear embarrassment in public.

You should seek a psychiatric consultation for initiating treatment. Medications like paroxetine will help. In addition, treatment with psychotherapy in form of cognitive behavior therapy can be opted for. It will consist of sessions which will focus on relaxation and learning ways to cope up and overcome your fear of public.

Hope that you find this information helpful. Best wishes.

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Suggest Methods To Handle Social Phobia

Hi, From what you have mentioned, you seem to have symptoms of social phobia. It is a condition where you are not comfortable in social situations, avoid meeting new people, feel that people are constantly noticing you and fear embarrassment in public. You should seek a psychiatric consultation for initiating treatment. Medications like paroxetine will help. In addition, treatment with psychotherapy in form of cognitive behavior therapy can be opted for. It will consist of sessions which will focus on relaxation and learning ways to cope up and overcome your fear of public. Hope that you find this information helpful. Best wishes.