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Suggest Treatment For Social Anxiety Disorder

Posted on Wed, 9 Apr 2014

Question: Hi, I am 37years old man. I have public speaking anxiety. I cannot even say a word in group of 4-5 people. I cannot concentrate when I am in meetings. If someone ask me a question in a meeting I really get scared, so most of the time I skip meeting. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: please follow the tips to control the problem Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for choosing wwwhealthcaremagic.com This is called Social anxiety Disorder. The affected person fears that something is going to happen to him if he says something in front of others or others may not think positively about him. This is a completely unfounded fear . The treatment involves many strategies- - one may take anxiolytics before some one is scheduled to speak in public but such approach has a drawback, the medicines may stop working after some time. - one may start on SSRI and take every opportunity to say something in public. Some degree of anxiety is normal that helps you to prepare well . - when you are speaking in public, focus on things you have to say. Learn to manage different situations . - practice to speak in front of a mirror Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (15 minutes later)

What are the chances SSRIs will work. If I take SSRI how long you have to take them for?.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Take SSRI for 6-8 months Detailed Answer: Hello SSRI should be tahpken for 608 months ,depending on the severity . It should be combined with behavioural and cognitive modification . The results are good. There are a number of celebrities who conquered this problem. Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (9 minutes later)

Hi sorry can u please correct this. Did u say 6-8 months or 608 months? . That is everything. Thanks for the help. Bhupinder :)

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Take med for 6-8 months Detailed Answer: Hello, Sorry fr the typing errors. It is 6 to 8 months only. Dr Saatiish

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T