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Suggest Treatment For Social Anxiety Symptoms

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Posted on Tue, 7 Feb 2017
Question: Dear Sir,
I am XXXXXXX 29 years old. I am facing problem of writing cramp for last two years. I am not able to write properly mainly in front of the people. I am always facing a unknown fear specially in front of people. Please some suggest medicine as well as expercise. Earlier I faced a lot of anxiety and depression.
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
The symptoms suggest social anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for asking from healthcare magic.com

I can understand your concern. First of all please tell me that if you are facing these cramps in front of other people only or these occur even when no one is there?

You have mentioned that you develop the problem when people are in front of you. The unknown fear when people are in front of you is probably occurring due to social anxiety. A lot of individuals with history of anxiety and depression show symptoms of social anxiety.

Fear or development of anxiety in social situations like in front of a group of people, or during talking to someone of higher rank or in taking with opposite sex or during presentations etc are seen in social anxiety.

Treatment is done with medicines and relaxation exercises. Relaxation exercises like Progressive muscle relaxation exercises can help. Exercise in anxiety provoking situations will help to reduce the fear and will help in better functioning.

Also I'd advise you to increase Vitamin B12 rich foods like curd, milk, animal products etc. Also increase the foods rich in Omega-3 Fatty acids like Salmon or Sardine fish, walnuts, hazelnuts etc. These will improve your anxiety symptoms and you will feel better.

If symptoms persist even after that then medicines like SSRIs can help. Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Escitalopram etc are SSRI drugs and can help to relieve the anxiety. If taken regularly the drugs help to treat social anxiety symptoms. In most cases response start appearing in 4 weeks of starting the treatment. Drugs like Beta blockers like Propranolol can be used on SOS basis in anxiety provoking situations like during presentation or when speaking in front of class or group. Please visit a psychiatrist for help and prescription of these drugs.

Thanks. Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (9 hours later)
Dear Sir,
I am unable to write properly in both conditions, if I can write 40% in alone condition and it becomes 0% when I write in front of the people / group. Sometimes I feel that I forgot how to hold the pen.
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
This is due to social anxiety only

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking again

Then this also confirms that the symptoms are due to social anxiety. Proper treatment is advised to come out of fear. With medicines and relaxation exercises you will feel much better. The symptoms can be treated effectively with medicines.

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (4 hours later)
Dear Sir,
As you told I just want to know the proper medicine according to my symptoms. Please suggest medicine with mg and taking time. And how long should I take this medicine.
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Escitalopram is a good choice.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Online prescription is not legal here and for prescription you have to go to a psychiatrist.

If I have to prescribe then I'd have advised you to take Tablet Escitalopram in dose of 10 mg. The drug is taken regularly helps to relieve social anxiety and thus improves day to day functioning. The drug should be taken after breakfast once daily dosing. Normally 8-12 weeks are needed for acute phase of treatment and then maintenance treatment should run for about 2-3 months depending upon symptoms.

Visit a psychiatrist for prescription.

Thanks
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Suggest Treatment For Social Anxiety Symptoms

Brief Answer: The symptoms suggest social anxiety. Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for asking from healthcare magic.com I can understand your concern. First of all please tell me that if you are facing these cramps in front of other people only or these occur even when no one is there? You have mentioned that you develop the problem when people are in front of you. The unknown fear when people are in front of you is probably occurring due to social anxiety. A lot of individuals with history of anxiety and depression show symptoms of social anxiety. Fear or development of anxiety in social situations like in front of a group of people, or during talking to someone of higher rank or in taking with opposite sex or during presentations etc are seen in social anxiety. Treatment is done with medicines and relaxation exercises. Relaxation exercises like Progressive muscle relaxation exercises can help. Exercise in anxiety provoking situations will help to reduce the fear and will help in better functioning. Also I'd advise you to increase Vitamin B12 rich foods like curd, milk, animal products etc. Also increase the foods rich in Omega-3 Fatty acids like Salmon or Sardine fish, walnuts, hazelnuts etc. These will improve your anxiety symptoms and you will feel better. If symptoms persist even after that then medicines like SSRIs can help. Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Escitalopram etc are SSRI drugs and can help to relieve the anxiety. If taken regularly the drugs help to treat social anxiety symptoms. In most cases response start appearing in 4 weeks of starting the treatment. Drugs like Beta blockers like Propranolol can be used on SOS basis in anxiety provoking situations like during presentation or when speaking in front of class or group. Please visit a psychiatrist for help and prescription of these drugs. Thanks. Take care