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How Can Social Anxiety Be Treated?

My son is 26 years. He has passed B.Tech in Metuallurgy from a private reputed college from Odisha. He was selected from Campus and joined a Steel company as trainee. He has completed his 2 years 4 month of servise. He is sincere and hard working. His problem is that he feels he is not at par with the others. He is humiliated by his colleagues and superiors. He does not want mix up freely in the social gathering. He feels he is not capable. He does not like in to take part in family get-together. He avoids his cousin brothers. Feels himself belittle. He does not want to dress smartly. He tries to remain simple and does not believe in style. What can you do ?
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Hello sir,
Your son is likely suffering from a personality disorder called avoidant personality disorder. Social inhibition accompanied by inferiority complex are present in such disorders.
I would recommend counselling as a first line of therapy for your son. Social training, exposure therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy will definitely help your son. If the first line fails to bring any improvement, then we can think of medications. But for now, please consult a psychologist for counselling.
Hope the above information helps. All the best for your son.
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How Can Social Anxiety Be Treated?

Hello sir, Your son is likely suffering from a personality disorder called avoidant personality disorder. Social inhibition accompanied by inferiority complex are present in such disorders. I would recommend counselling as a first line of therapy for your son. Social training, exposure therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy will definitely help your son. If the first line fails to bring any improvement, then we can think of medications. But for now, please consult a psychologist for counselling. Hope the above information helps. All the best for your son.