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Afraid To Talk To People, Increased Heartbeat, Shaking Hands. Why Does This Happen?

please help i am always affraid to talk to people when i go to parties i get scared i always think what will happen if i will talk to them or what they will think about me for this my hearts beats fast my hands shake when i talk to them i cant even look at them eye to eye please help me i dont know why thi happens to me this 1 year i didnt went out didnt meet my friends when i meet them my hands shake hearts beats faster i think always what they will think about me i get scared for this please help me whats wrong with me thank you.
Mon, 15 Oct 2012
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Psychiatrist 's  Response
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welcome to healthcare magic

you probably have "obsessive compulsive spectrum disorder"- social anxiety disorder/social phobia..........

Consult a psychiatrist for proper treatment as there are number of treatments available like pharmacotherapy, psychotherapies and relaxation therapies...........

Good Luck
Thanks
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Psychiatrist Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar's  Response
Hi and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your question...

You appear tto be suffering from a Social Anxiety Disorder. There are good treatment strategies to help you overcome this problem. Treatment can be in the form of medication or psychotherapy and both are proven to be effective. I would suggest that you consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further management.

Wish you all the best.

- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Cardiologist Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi
The description is highly suggestive of Depression (+/- anxiety)
You need to see an internist - after a general check up/ work up - he will refer to you a Psychiatrist.
The very fact, you have written to this site, suggests you have decided to get yourself treated and to get well.
With counselling and/or medicines, the chances for recovery and return to normalcy are very bright - You seem to have a bright future indeed!
Go to a doctor
Get well soon
Good luck
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Afraid To Talk To People, Increased Heartbeat, Shaking Hands. Why Does This Happen?

hello welcome to healthcare magic you probably have obsessive compulsive spectrum disorder - social anxiety disorder/social phobia.......... Consult a psychiatrist for proper treatment as there are number of treatments available like pharmacotherapy, psychotherapies and relaxation therapies........... Good Luck Thanks