Suggest treatment for social phobia
Patient: dear sir i am suffering from social phobia,i cannot communicate with friends or people effectively.i am suffering from past 8 years but i didnt knew that i had this problem but recently i came to know what i was lacking.i feel shyness to speak even with family members,when i walk i feel that someone is observing me.if group of people are standing i always avoid them.help me to come out of it. Doctor: Hi,From what you have mentioned, you are definitely manifesting symptoms of social phobia. You difficulty in communicating and avoiding people are due to the same.You should consult a psychiatrist for initiating treatment for the same. Medications like sertraline and paoxetine will help in treating social phobia. In addition, you can also opt for behavior therapy sessions which will help you relax and overcome your anxiety in facing the situations.I do hope that I was able to help with your query.Best wishes,Dr. Sunil Gupta