Whats the best cure for social anxiety?

Question

What would be the best route to go for this prob.

Answer 1

I suppose it depends on how bad the anxiety is, but I am not for medication, if you can manage without it - otherwise, you will never get over the anxiety and need to rely on drugs for the rest of your life. There can be side effects after long term use, or interactions with other drugs..
Could you limit the problem situations? Or keep them short?
I would think it would be better to adapt if possible... perhaps over time things will get better that way...

Answer 2

Usually people speak of 'treating' social anxiety and/ or 'coping' with it, rather than 'curing' it. Here are some main treatments and coping mechanisms: 1. Antidepressants (side effect = tiredness caused by serotonin) 2. Daily Exercise or Sport (Provides a detraction from anxiety and helps release stress; also helps increase energy levels; helps keeps you active and happy without having to socialize) 3. Hypnosis tapes (you can buy on ebay; they take about 6 months of daily use to have a good effect). 4. Perspective techniques (you can try encorporate relaxation techniques from your self hypnosis skills or change the way you think about the situation you are in when you feel anxiety; it could be as simple as focussing your eyes and concentrating on a real object, or focusing you concentration on an imaginary idea - like thinking about a Green VW. You can also try to think what the situation looks like in black and white from a distance, so that it seems insignificant). 5. Therapy sometimes works for some people, but remember, you should be in charge of the therapy process and you decide what you want or do not what to disclose about your problems. Please do not feel obligated in any way towards a therapist. They are just people, and sometimes get things wrong, and make things worse. 6. Don't listen to people who say just 'get over it' or 'get out there and socialize a lot'. Cognitive and behaviour changes take time, and you will be best off challenging yourself gradually, as you see yourself succeed by working at small goals. 7. Check for other possible causes of anxiety, such as, if you have difficulty 'getting' how others use language or social behaviour (e.g. Asperger's syndrome), or if you have slightly swollen neck (thyroid trouble), or if you have too much caffeine or sugar (diet), or too much adrenaline (thyroid, diet, low blood sugar). 8. Sometimes you will just have to use some courage, as there are some things you have to do however hard it is to do them. The technique here it to feel the fear, and act anyway. Yes there are techniques to reduce anxiety, but sometimes it works better to act as if anxiety is irrelevant to the situation you are in and to keep talking or socializing anyway. I do not mean 'get out there and socialize' - I just mean that, amongst your artillery, you have this available technique of 'doing it anyway' - it will sometimes come in useful.

Answer 3

I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Everyone experiences some form of mild anxiety in their everyday life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently experience intense, excessive, and persistent fears and worries in regards to everyday situations. These feelings of anxiety, which can start early in life and can continue into adulthood, interfere with daily activities.

Answer 6

Anti anxiety medications. Talk to a doctor about it.

My mother in law was the walking definition of social anxiety, I think her picture was in the dictionary next to the word. meds helped her tremendously.

Answer 7

Medication.

I've had social anxiety for years, and the only thing that helps me is taking my medication.

Answer 8

Remember 70's "streaking" "taking a jog natural" Dude I had the same problem as you. What cured me of it... Streaking at my high school graduation! Not only did it help me, but I became very popular. Just go for it, do something crazy and don't worry about what others think, as long as you don't hurt anyone we are OK with it. Cool.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

it depends. you can try to slowly expose yourself to small social encounters, and gradually work your way up to larger outings/events. self-hypnosis, etc. if this doesn't work, you might consider medication. i've tried a lot of different methods for myself, and nothing works for me except medication...i can spend months not leaving the house or answering the phone. so it's better for me to take xanax...it works for me. it is highly addictive however, and the withdrawls are not fun if you go off it cold turkey. (after several months of taking it) there are other meds such as paxil, zoloft, etc...they are really great and safe for most ppl. do some research on therapy/self-therapy methods, and meds so you can make the best decision for yourself. very best of luck to you.