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Social anxiety disorder
Sir I am suffering from extreme social anxiety . Always I am scared that what other are thinking and judging about me . Life is being unbearable to me . What should I do?
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Good you recognize it as social anxiety
It gives us thoughts and feelings that are not rooted in reality. It due to low self worth and esteem and good news is that it's workable through medicine and therapy. So don't worry at all. Take the right steps
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Seek online or in person therapy session
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Challange your thoughts
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Dr. Jitendriya Biswal
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18 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Hi Sir ..
Thanks for seeking help here.
Social anxiety is a very common issue in anxiety disorders. It's easily get managed with cognitive behavioral therapy. Pharmacotherapy has not a huge role except just temporary reduction of Ur symptoms.
So get rid of this start relaxation and learn more about problem and identify them with cognitive skills training. You will find the best solution with combination. Soon you will be free from this.
Visit a psychiatrist or psychologist who are properly trained in this.
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