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How To Get Rid Of Social Anxiety?

Hi I have the same issue as below:

I'm a software engineer and suffering fromhi doc, I'm a

software engineer and suffering from generalized/social anxiety. I

feel the symptoms like trembling, heart-beats getting faster, anxiety,

difficulty to breathe/speak, etc. in the following situations: 1. in a

meeting/conference (there is constant fear that i'll be asked

something/judged for my actions. my mind is literally blank when i'm

actually asked a question) 2. when meeting/introduced to new people 3.

when known friends gather (eg. birthday celeb, picnic, etc.) 4. when

i'm asked to come on stage 5. when i'm in a meeting and asked a

question or asked to make a presentation (even when i'm dead sure

about the answer/solution). what surprises me the most is that as soon

as the situation is over, i feel normal almost instantly and there is

a feeling of tremendous relaxation. I would be very grateful if you

could provide a solution to this problem which is causing havoc in my

personal and professional life.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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The anxiety only in social situations can be managed by taking tablet propranolol half an hour before you have social presentation or meeting. Ensure that you do not have asthma or diabetes before taking propranolol.
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How To Get Rid Of Social Anxiety?

The anxiety only in social situations can be managed by taking tablet propranolol half an hour before you have social presentation or meeting. Ensure that you do not have asthma or diabetes before taking propranolol.