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Anthropophobia
I have a friend who has a social phobia. She doesn't want to socialise.her family wants her to meet people and socialise but she is reluctant. In this case what should be done by family and friends ?
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Dr. Seema Sharma (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
28 yrs exp
Delhi
Get her social anxiety being checked properly and monitor the treatement plan further
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Dr. Sumegha Sharma
Homoeopath
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Appreciate your concern for your friend. That's a sign of true friendship. Coming to your question, Social Phobia may be an outcome of various underlying factors - eg: particular beliefs in which a person is brought up, some difficult childhood experiences etc. Getting the cause resolved helps the patient achieve faster and long term relief. Homoeopathy can be of immense benefit without any side effects.
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It is advisable to approach a counselling psychologist for further evaluation and guidance.
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Personality Developement and Yoga can also be tried.
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