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Question: My grandson is 25 and is suffering from social anxiety. It is affecting him being able to find a decent job.
Brief Answer:
it is treatable condition
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern for you grandson.
Social anxiety disorder is common in young age. it is absolutely treatable condition.
Specific treatment of Social anxiety disorder includes both medicines and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).
In mild cases only CBT is sufficient. In moderate to severe cases initially medicines are used and then CBT is added. Later on medicines stopped gradually. If medicines alone are used chances of relapse are more after stopping the medicines.
In medicines SSRI group of drugs (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, escitalopram) are main stay of the treatment. I prefer paroxetine. Benzodiazepines group of drugs (clonazepam, lorazepam or etizolam) are used initially for short duration for fast symptomatic relief.
This specific condition is treated by psychiatrist. Medicines I mentioned are prescription medicines. You need to consult doctor for the same. I request you to consult psychiatrist personally to get rid of your problem.
Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
it is treatable condition
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern for you grandson.
Social anxiety disorder is common in young age. it is absolutely treatable condition.
Specific treatment of Social anxiety disorder includes both medicines and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).
In mild cases only CBT is sufficient. In moderate to severe cases initially medicines are used and then CBT is added. Later on medicines stopped gradually. If medicines alone are used chances of relapse are more after stopping the medicines.
In medicines SSRI group of drugs (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, escitalopram) are main stay of the treatment. I prefer paroxetine. Benzodiazepines group of drugs (clonazepam, lorazepam or etizolam) are used initially for short duration for fast symptomatic relief.
This specific condition is treated by psychiatrist. Medicines I mentioned are prescription medicines. You need to consult doctor for the same. I request you to consult psychiatrist personally to get rid of your problem.
Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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