Extreme Social Anxiety

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Asked for Female, 17 Years

I'm a 17 year old girl. You've obviously heard of social anxiety and shyness, etc. I have tried every remedy possible to overcome this. I can't even talk for one minute or give a presentation without feeling Having a panic attack or fainting. It is beyond words. My next route is to take beta blockers. Is this safe for someone my age? I want an occasional Medication to take in extreme social situations such as school presentations. Please help??

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Dr. Samyuktha Gangadhar

Psychiatrist 17 yrs exp Bangalore

Any medication needs to be taken only if prescribed by doctor. Therapy is the main treatment aspect in social anxiety and medications will be add-on.

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Dr. Rakhi Anand (PhD) Clinical Psychologist 33 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rakhi Anand (PhD)

Clinical Psychologist 33 yrs exp Delhi

Hello dear The symptoms are indicative of social anxiety. It is always better to get help from a mental health professional. Therefore try consulting a psychiatrist or a psychologist for assessment and treatment before taking any medication on your own. Discuss this condition with your family and then try seeking professional help.

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