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What Causes Social Phobia And Poor Concentration?

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My name is Alexanda and I am 23 years old. I have been struggling with bulimia for about 5 years now. I'm doing everything possible to stop and so far I've been doing better, however, the habit comes back every now and then. My question is, is that recently I've been feeling extremely tired and it seems that I am getting extremely self-conscious, more and more everyday. It's to the point that I don't want to get in front of people, not even friends and family. I can't concentrate and lose track of what I'm talking about in the middle of talking. I want to know what is wrong with me. I've always been outgoing but now I want to stay to myself. I feel like I'm going crazy.
Fri, 7 Nov 2014
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Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic

You are struggling with Bulimia Nervosa since last 5 years and complaints of tiredness and weakness. You become aware or conscious while talking and this has caused stress and you have stopped to go out. Even during conversations you are not able to complete and feel intense anxiety. These things are occurring due to social anxiety. Bulimia is one of reasons behind the anxiety.

Consult a psychiatrist as the condition is causing significant impairment to your normal functioning. Medicines as Fluoxetine can be used in such situation as it will help in bulimia also. For severe anxiety provoking situations medicines like Propranolol can be prescribed. Consul a doctor for prescription.

Systematic desensitisation is a method of behaviour therapy that is also useful in such situation.

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What Causes Social Phobia And Poor Concentration?

Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic You are struggling with Bulimia Nervosa since last 5 years and complaints of tiredness and weakness. You become aware or conscious while talking and this has caused stress and you have stopped to go out. Even during conversations you are not able to complete and feel intense anxiety. These things are occurring due to social anxiety. Bulimia is one of reasons behind the anxiety. Consult a psychiatrist as the condition is causing significant impairment to your normal functioning. Medicines as Fluoxetine can be used in such situation as it will help in bulimia also. For severe anxiety provoking situations medicines like Propranolol can be prescribed. Consul a doctor for prescription. Systematic desensitisation is a method of behaviour therapy that is also useful in such situation. Thanks