How can social anxiety be controlled?

Answer 1

Social anxiety can be controlled with SSRI's, a class of antidepressants that are used for a wide variety of people with an ever wider range of symptoms/issues.

I'm sure it'll be harder for you than the average person, but you are going to have to see a doctor. Call and say you have anxiety and want to see the doctor. If you can't make that call, have a friend do it for you. And have your friend go with you to the doctor if you need the support of someone.

Please see a doctor. You might also benefit from talk therapy and some simple behavior modifications. Hope you feel better soon. Take care.

Answer 2

Social anxiety can cause these feelings, which can also lead to severe depression,
http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/ds...

There is hope; I've been there, and still am there, it is a long, hard struggle. I recommend
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cognitive_b... worked best for me, with mild anti-anxiety meds. I suffered from social anxiety for over 15 years. I've tried individual therapy, and group therapy and studied psychology for 10 years, as a profession, but also with the hope to cure myself.

Depending on your comfort level, you could go to a psychologist that practices CBT and specializes in anxiety disorders, seek a group therapy, or create one. Usually those that do attend the group therapy are a bit more high functioning because as you know, it can be difficult to speak in a group.

Another idea is to see if there are any local research studies being conducted that you could participate in.

The program that finally worked the best for me is this one: http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/au... and I was lucky enough to have a structured behavioral group to go along with it. Sometimes the people that actually attend this program come back home and form groups.

I recommend a mild anti-anxiety med, and a beta-blocker (it will reduce shaking and tremors enormously, but only use in extreme situations) in addition to CBT therapy.

Any questions, let me know ... I can't tell you how much this has improved my life!

Answer 3

You didn't say how old you are, but if you are at least 30 and still have social anxiety I know that there is a medicine for that. If you are in your teens or 20's, some social anxiety is normal.

Answer 4

Lots of Valium and some good luck bud I have been suffering from this for most of my adult life and I have Social Anxiety Disorder and Bipolar so it is tough but you just have to take a friend with you when you go places and a couple paper towels but it gets old!! I am 3 years in to professional help and have taken more then 20 some different drugs and I am still not with it and on disability so,,,,, you tell me who's asking who here huh??? Hahahahahha!!! Take Care bud; I am ok online but in person I run and hide; MIKEY PUGS PA

Answer 5

We all are social animals and can not avoid social commitments !We have to live with the trouble !Some who can not make them selves educated for this they become alcoholic or some addict for to relive their tension for a short time and as a result they do more harm to their body and mind also and making worse social position !You should never ever go on this line to relieve your tension !What you have to think is LIFE IS A GAME OF CHANCE AND CHOICE !COLORS OF WHICH IS NOT CONSTANT AND EVERYTHING IS CHANGEABLE !NOTHING IS PERMANENT IN THIS WORLD !BELIEVE THAT THERE IS ALWAYS TOMORROW !IF YOU STILL HAVE PROBLEM BEST THING IS TO VISIT PSYCHOTHERAPIST.BE RELIGIOUS.SEE YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT ANYTHING BUT RELIGION !Always YouRsmE

Answer 6

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Answer 7

There are medications you can talk to your doctor about. Work on changing your thoughts. when you start to think anxiety-provoking thoughts, replace them with ones that are more rational. I really recommend you see a professional. Good Luck.

Answer 8

my knowing all the detaiuls about the social situaton and feeling comfy
who is going to be there
where is the place
what are we doing there
are we sitting down or table etc.

Answer 9

It can't be controlled, it needs to be set free, and set it free by doing the opposite of what it says for you to do which is avoid people, etc.

Answer 10

Drugs and therapy. Go to your family doctor and ask to be referred to a specialist. You really can't do this without professional help because it can get worse.