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Suggest Methods To Handle Social Phobia
For a person 18 yrs male, who is suffering from social phobia, anxiety ie no confidence in himself, thinks he does not know how to speak to his friends even though all of them think he is fine also does not like to go out to crowded places, malls as he is not comfortable. What is the treatment required.
Wed, 16 Jul 2014
Hello,
The person you have mentioned about definitely seems to be suffering from social phobia. It is suggested that a psychiatric consultation is sought and accordingly treatment initiated. Medicines like paroxetine work well in social phobia.
In addition, option of cognitive behavior therapy can be considered which will focus on changing the avoidant behaviors, learning relaxation and changing any maladaptive thoughts that is leading to the current symptoms.
I do hope that I was able to answer your query. Best wishes.
The person you have mentioned about definitely seems to be suffering from social phobia. It is suggested that a psychiatric consultation is sought and accordingly treatment initiated. Medicines like paroxetine work well in social phobia.
In addition, option of cognitive behavior therapy can be considered which will focus on changing the avoidant behaviors, learning relaxation and changing any maladaptive thoughts that is leading to the current symptoms.
I do hope that I was able to answer your query. Best wishes.
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