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Suggest Remedy For Social Phobia

I always go red when I am in school and meeting new people. It happens everyday at school and I hate it. When I go red I fell like everybody is looking at me and it just gets worse. I've tried looking on the internet on how to help not going red and not to get embarrassed but nothing seems to work. It happens in all subjects even when I feels comfortable it just happens and I hate it.
Thu, 31 Dec 2015
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Dear,
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I can understand. Social anxiety disorder is one of the most common mental disorders. But I doubt whether you have it or not. Many students of people will behave like you in front of a crowd or when in a stage or podium. This symptom alone cannot be categorized as SAD.

SAD is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear in one or more social situations causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life. Note "considerable distress and impaired ability to function". I do not think you have it.

Your problem is just the beginning of simple anxiety related to a bunch of people. The more you get experienced in that aspect, the less it sill disturb you. So leave the problem aside and concentrate on other issues which are unavoidable. You may consult a psychologist for counseling.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Happy New Year. Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Social Phobia

Dear, Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I can understand. Social anxiety disorder is one of the most common mental disorders. But I doubt whether you have it or not. Many students of people will behave like you in front of a crowd or when in a stage or podium. This symptom alone cannot be categorized as SAD. SAD is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear in one or more social situations causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life. Note considerable distress and impaired ability to function . I do not think you have it. Your problem is just the beginning of simple anxiety related to a bunch of people. The more you get experienced in that aspect, the less it sill disturb you. So leave the problem aside and concentrate on other issues which are unavoidable. You may consult a psychologist for counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Happy New Year. Take care.