Social Anxiety Disorder Cures

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Social Anxiety Cures

Do you feel fear of being around other people and talking to them, you avoid eye contact and feel uncomfortable giving your opinion, then you might have a social anxiety disorder, which is one of the mental illness most common in the USA although not many people know about it.

The problem for many people with this disorder is that they do not seek help because they are afraid and most of the times they want to live their life alone and avoid any social pressure. The good news is that there are some social anxiety disorder cures and treatments that can help you overcome your problem with a little effort on your part.

Usually a person will recommend you to go out and meet people so you can overcome your anxiety and get comfortable meeting others, however is easier said than done. There are some people that have so much fear of social interaction that they suffer from panic attacks.

A person that does not seek help for a cure of this disorder live a very frustrating life, because they do want to have friends, be loved and have a social life, is just that is too uncomfortable and difficult to try it by their own.

So what are some recommended social anxiety disorder cures?

The first recommendation im want to give to any person that has a severe problem of social anxiety is to find a psychotherapist so he can evaluate your symptoms and give you a proper remedy or training.

There are some medications used to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, such as Paxil Paroxetine, which is an antidepressant that is known to be effective in many cases. However you need to be aware that it is a drug and it has some side effects such as nausea, insomnia, headaches and changes in sexual behavior. Whatever you do consult first your doctor to see if it is right for you and avoid it if possible.

One of the most effective methods to cure social anxiety is Cognitive behavioral therapy, this therapy retrains your brain to change their thought patterns and get back to a normal state. It will also help you change your physical reactions to social situations, so you no longer are shaking your hands or making strange moves.

Another recommended way to reduce social anxiety is to make the effort to interact with people little by little. To do this the best option is to find people that have the same interest and hobbies as you and talk to them, it will be much easier, because they are already engage in what you like, so talking with them should be easy and you might end up being friends.

As you can see there are different ways to cure social anxiety, so there is no excuse to keep living in a lonely and fearful life, however you have to take action and do what it takes to get over you problem. The most recommended solution is Cognitive behavioral therapy, you can find an expert to help you or there are some courses that help apply this method.


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Karen  says:
6 months ago

I can't explain it but, I'm 28 and still face S.A.D. I have had it since I was young and it has not gone away at all. I have tried to overcome it by facing my fears, but it just doesn't work that easy. I do great when I'm around people I know (family, friends, co-workers), but when it comes to meeting new people such as parties, school, interviews, ect. I don't do well at all. Public speaking is out of the question because I just cannot do it. I know my confidence is a big issue because I don't have enough of it. I feel that I'm not smart enough and that I lack common sense and people are just going to make fun of me. I resort to alcohol in social situations at parties. I can't seem to accomplish any of my dreams in life because of this such as my career or school. I always quit everything I ever start. Some of my symptoms are crazy, but I want to share them. When it comes to school (new people), interviews, and speaking in groups I worry to much about what they may be thinking about me. It seems to be always negative. I feel that I'm making a fool of myself and therefore triggering a panic attack. My symptoms are loss of breath, fast heart rate, stuttering, loss of memory, shaking (hands & mouth), and a ever so often twitch of my head. This is so embarrassing to me. These awful symptoms are so intense to me that I feel that everyone can notice them as well. I just don't know what to do anymore. I want to overcome this and be strong and successful in my life. Thank you for taking your time to read my story.

zina  says:
4 months ago

have you tried hypnosis. it worked for me.

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