How  can  I treat my sociale phobie?
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Counseling, medication and exposure therapy..
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Seeing a therapist would be the best way.  They will most likely use one of 2 techniques either slowly introducing what you are scared of in increasing steps. For example go in a room where u feel a bit uncomfortable, breath, relax do that for a while then go on to more claustrophobic settings.  Another method, which isn't for every one, is to enter into an extremely claustrophobic setting until you realize and internalize that you are in no real danger.
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To end those phobias for good, go see a counselor. He or she, will probably refer you to a doc as well and then you'll be prescribed some medications.\nWith medication, counseling and time, I think you'll be fine.
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You're on the right track to recovery by admitting you have a problem.  My recommendation would be to seek out psychoanalytic therapy. In this such case I think it would be best because you seem, to me, to have unresolved past issues that need sorting out.  Afterwards, I suggest cognitive-behavioural therapy.  This will help you to manage and change your behaviour by learning how to change your cognitive thought processes that lead you to anti-social behaviour (I mean anti-social in its correct use meaning behaviour that is not socially acceptable or against societal mores).\n\nBut before that I would recommend, and I KNOW you don't want to hear this, that you consider seeking help from a hospital psych. ward.  You are not crazy.  But a psych ward is the section of the hospital where they deal with people in your situation as well as psychotics.  Again, you are NOT crazy.\n\nI wish I could be of more help, but I am still only just working on my Honours degree and I'm afraid I cannot give psychological therapy.
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I'd try yahoo answers. I made a friend here, and it's turning out pretty great. Too bad she lives in another state. But I'd go on some site(myspace,friendster,yahoo answers, chats, etc), that ur comfortable with, and start e-mailing people. I've got the same phobias u do about people, but I find that with a computer screen between us, and no pic for them to see me(unless I provide one), then they'll like me for me. Plus, I make an avatar that looks like me, and send them a postcard, so after I get to know them, I send 'em a pic to see what I look like, so then they can decide wheather they want to get to know me or not. If u would like, I'll be ur friend. My e-mail is interestcavity@yahoo.com. I hope this is honest, because I don't want u to prank me, or send me viruses or something. Not saying u will, just being frank. Later.
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i had this fear myself.  i took a public speaking class from a university.  speaking in front of small groups, then building up to larger groups really helped build my confidence.  speaking about something i was truly passionate about helped as well.  i constantly had to force myself to speak at some sort of public function to overcome this fear.  now i emcee large events with ease, because i have done it over and over.   if that doesn't help him, he actually may need to seek help from a professional for possible social anxity disorder.
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if you wanna stop being shy, socialize as much as you can! you'll observe others, imitate them at first, and in time get enough courage to do whatever you wanted to.
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Fisrt of all i'm sorry to hear that you have a problem. Second, my fiancee suffers from social anxiety as well, he is generally much better then he was...so it's good to know that it's curable, right? ;) Thing that you need and that could help is therapy! It helped my fiancee too! However, when he was diagnosed I knew nothing about it so i googled it and came with this cool site that could be of a great help to you too...maybe to know you are not alone and to make you feel free in telling and discovering your own brakes. Anxiaty is general is irrational fear, fear of being judged....but let me tell you one thing - NOBODY on this world is perfect :) \nP.S. DON'T TAKE MEDICATIONS ON YOUR OWN!!!!! U COULD ONLY MAKE IT WORSE!!!\nHere is the site:\nwww.socialanxietysupport.com\n\nAnd if you need somebody to talk to, who was there in a way....feel free to send me an email: lina_girl06@yahoo.com
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Talk to people.  If you're waiting for courage to come you'll be waiting a while.  The way it works is, you just do the scary thing and you're scared the whole time.  Then the next time you do it's not so bad, the time after that less so, until you're not scared anymore.\n\nAlso, having something to talk about helps, so see if you can find people who are into the same things as you so there aren't quite so many awkward pauses in the conversation.
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Do something and increase your self confidence.When talking don't too fast take your time and let the words come out.Those who laugh at you aren't worthy of being called friends.I know I had this problem too,still have it but not so evident.Hope this helps.
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You didn't give enough information about yourself but you may be suffering from "social anxiety disorder". Look it up on the internet and if the symptoms fit your description, there are medications that can help. I've had a lot of success with and prescribe a beta blocker called "propranolol". I tell my patients to take it before they give a speech or engage in social events. The medication helps but the real treatment is psychotherapy...
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The easiest way but deals with some sort of embarrassment is bedwetting.\n\nAllow yourself to wet the bed and force yourself to no matter what treatments they try.  \n\nGood luck.
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My best girlfriend has this.She can't come to parties or any gatherings because of it.She has been seeing a psycologist and it helps her.Here is more info if you need it. \n\nWhat is social anxiety disorder?\n\nSocial anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a psychological condition that causes an overwhelming fear of social situations that require interacting with or performing in front of others. It is different than being shy, introverted, or experiencing the normal anxiety before public speaking—the fear is that you will somehow embarrass yourself with what you say or do in public. Social anxiety disorder causes relentless fear, often beginning days or weeks before an event, and often triggers physical symptoms such as blushing, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty concentrating. Social anxiety disorder significantly impacts a person's daily life. It may even cause withdrawal from social activities and missed work or school. \n\nWhat causes social anxiety disorder?\nAlthough the exact cause of social anxiety is not known, it may run in families either as a genetic factor or as a learned response developed after experiencing a particularly humiliating situation.\n\nWhat are the symptoms of social anxiety disorder?\nSocial anxiety disorder has both emotional and physical symptoms. Emotionally, you may feel anxious, sad, irritable, and easily startled in anticipation of or during a social event. You may worry excessively or fear something bad is going to happen. This anxiety can cause physical symptoms, such as blushing, sweating, shakiness, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty concentrating.\n\nHow is social anxiety disorder diagnosed?\nSocial anxiety disorder is diagnosed based on your history of symptoms, a physical exam, and a mental health assessment, which involves an evaluation of psychological symptoms.\n\nBlood or urine tests may also be done to rule out other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms (such as an overactive thyroid).\n\nHow is social anxiety disorder treated?\nTreatment of social anxiety disorder includes professional counseling and sometimes medications (such as antidepressants), depending on the degree to which your symptoms are impacting your daily life. Social anxiety disorder can be generalized—meaning you fear most social situations—or your fears may be limited to one or a few social situations. The more social fears you have, the more debilitating the condition, and the more difficult it can be to treat.\n\nSubstance abuse problems or depression often accompanies social anxiety disorder. When other psychological conditions occur with social anxiety disorder, additional treatment is needed for those conditions.
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Rather than label your problem and tell you to get therapy, I would like to give you hope. I have a good friend who has similar issues that your describe. He has great difficulty with intimacy and is close to only a few people outside of immediate relatives. He has not dated in years. How does he handle the problem? He developed a trusting friendship with me and I give him the support he needs anytime he calls. Does he think he is attractive? Probably not. Is his self-esteem low? Maybe...but the key to his willingness to work on his problem is knowing he has one person that no matter what will always be on his side. \n\nOne of the biggest things that I could recommend is opening up to someone. Rather than think you are ugly (something that may never go away), recognize that ugliness is YOUR PERCEPTION. The love of a friend looks beyond the outside. If you put this trust in your friend (or friends) and possibly consider taking a medication for the anxiety (that is what you are describing), you can slowly emerge from the self absorption that is distressing you. \n\nRemember, no one finds love or overcomes loneliness without giving to another. There is someone out there that wants to give to you. Try it little by little. \n\nWorse case scenario: What is the worst thing that someone could say to you? If you aren't sure or if the answer sounds ridiculous as you write it down...consider a social anxiety disorder. No matter how strong you are, being anxious can paralyze your efforts. Address the real problem and you will find your answers one by one.\n\nGood luck friend. I take care of my friends.
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You have a fairly common anxiety disorder that is beginning to generalize to other aspects of your life. The optimal treatment for panic disorder and specific phobias is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). You need to find a psychologist who specializes in CBT. The outcome of this therapy has been demonstrated to be superior to all other treatments, including medication. NIMH even list CBT as the primary treatment option for your problems over medication. When you look for a psychologist you want to find one who graduated from an APA accredited program. If you can see one with a Ph.D. or Psy.D. even better. You should expect therapy will last 5 to 20 sessions depending on the severity of your problems. I've treated this problem many times with patients and they typically find complete remission of their symptoms by session 10 and then I help them learn relaxation exercises for 2 to 3 sessions. You'll learn that anxiety typically is an adaptive emotion that helps people respond appropriately to stressors; however, in the case of panic and phobias, something has gone wrong and you have to re-learn how to react to anxiety symptoms in an adaptive, non-distressing manner. After therapy 80 to 90% of people's anxiety problems don't return--ever!! Or if they do they have the skills to easily control them. CBT is a highly effect therapy.
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I suffer from the same..It's so annoying and really disturb my everyday life. For that problem I was treated adequately by a psychiatrist and now I have only temporary "fits" of fobia.Well,you must see a good shrink and explain to him all in details,and I am sure he/she will decide do you need a medical treatment.As I said I undergone such,with a combination of SSRI antidepressants and some tranquilizers(those are administered only temporary).And the problem is both psychological and psychiatric..The best working SSRI antidepressants for that(as from my experience) are Zoloft(contains Sertraline) and Paxil..Wish you luck and if you need any information or further advice E-mail me..
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My friend, don't make friends on line. Make friends in person, the ordinary way. I know you're not so young as to be naive. So get meds from a good, recommended psychopharmacologist for your social anxiety and don't you DARE make friends online. There's not an adult in America that won't tell you the same. Don't be stupid! \n\nIf you must, make friends the regular way, in the Rat (that's what we did). Then, keep the relationship going by chatting with this new friend, from your own school (college), that you've met in person, and so forth. Usually, just admitting you have anxiety, which takes guts so good for you, makes it go away, or nearly so. So another strategy. Tell whomever you feel anxious with or when you feel that way, when you feel that way. They'll say, "You too? I get that."