How to treat feeling of depressed and low self esteem?
Patient: Hi, I have problem with speaking, I cannot speak in front of peoples or in crowd many times. But I am happy (Confident from inside) am able to speak anything in front of anyone. But most of the time I feel ashame in front of peoples, in meetings and in group discussion. and Now i am 29 years old, this problem i have from starting of my life, I never mind it. thought it will go with confidence boost. but it never get sorted out. I am feeling depressed and low self esteem. can t speak in front of peoples. Please suggest some of medicine and cure of my speaking. Doctor: Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.This condition that you are having is called social phobia and it is a type of specific phobia. This requires medical as well as psychological help. In medical help, medicines such as paroxetine or venlafaxine or mirtazapine will be helpful. Among psychological treatments cognitive behavioural therapy and systematic desensitization would be helpful.Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               