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Question

how do you get rid of social phobia? i have been doctor, councilling etc but has not helped. pls help.

Answer 1

Try locking yourself in a room with whatever youre afraid of.
If you're afraid of new people, go to a really crowded place and force yourself to kindly say hi to everyone who notices you.
If you're afraid of like...certain types of people, try starting a conversation with one.
Just...face your fear. Screw doctors, it's all in your head. Just ignore the fact that you're scared and DO it

Answer 2

I'm a psychology major at Collin County Community College, and if one is willing to use psychotherapy to get rid of a phobia, the best way to do it is, as simple as it sounds, Just confront whatever it is that you're scared of. Social Phobia, or Social Anxienty can be treated in different ways, For some reason, don't ask me why, but some people would just rather take a pill (that takes 4 months to start working) and go to a therapist. I say its all mind over matter. But, If you think you have an anxiety disorder, and you think you need Medical treatment, the first person you should see is your family doctor. A physician can determine whether the symptoms that alarm you are due to an anxiety disorder, another medical condition, or both.

If an anxiety disorder is diagnosed, the next step is usually seeing a mental health professional. The practitioners who are most helpful with anxiety disorders are those who have training in cognitive-behavioral therapy and/or behavioral therapy, and who are open to using medication if it is needed.

You should feel comfortable talking with the mental health professional you choose. If you do not, you should seek help elsewhere. Once you find a mental health professional with whom you are comfortable, the two of you should work as a team and make a plan to treat your anxiety disorder together.

Remember that once you start on medication, it is important not to stop taking it abruptly. Certain drugs must be tapered off under the supervision of a doctor or bad reactions can occur. Make sure you talk to the doctor who prescribed your medication before you stop taking it. If you are having trouble with side effects, it’s possible that they can be eliminated by adjusting how much medication you take and when you take it.

Most insurance plans, including health maintenance organizations (HMOs), will cover treatment for anxiety disorders. Check with your insurance company and find out. If you don’t have insurance, the Health and Human Services division of your county government may offer mental health care at a public mental health center that charges people according to how much they are able to pay. If you are on public assistance, you may be able to get care through your state Medicaid plan.

Answer 3

If you, yourself aren't committed to making an effort, all the doctors and psychologists in the world won't be able to help. YOU have to decide you really WANT to overcome this. Once you do, that's the first step. You will need to figure out "why" you have this phobia....is it a self esteem thing?....what exactly IS it that you fear about social situations? Take each fear one at a time and rationalize why each one of them is nonsense. Make a list of all the things about you that others would like in a friend, such as honesty, faithfulness, etc. Then you can start to take baby steps to overcome the problem. Start out small. Go to a small private gathering, with someone you know well. Invite a few people over for dinner and make it special. And, please, I HOPE you realize that YOU are just as important as ANYONE else, and that you are unique and have a special value of your own. Find that uniqueness and play it up.

Answer 4

It ain't easy but you can do it. Start with small socials first. Dress up neat and tidy (feel your best), and tell yourself you can do this. Walk into the room slowly and act as though you are walking into your own living room. Remember, PEOPLE REACT TO YOUR EMOTIONS. If you are relaxed, they will be relaxed, if you are nervous, they will feel nervous, etc. People like to be around relaxed people so you might have to do some heavy duty acting to cover your nervousness but YOU CAN DO IT. If you get really nervous, go to the restroom, calm yourself down and go back out and do some more acting. Each time you go out it will get a little easier.
I know you can do this. Good Luck.

Answer 5

I think you would have to reveal more information about your phobia. If you mean you have a fear of going out in public, you have to gain your confidence slowly. I would definitely consult a councilor you can trust to help guide you in the right direction. I have known people who had agoraphobia and they did improve over time. Some did need special medication. Good luck, you are not alone.

Answer 6

A phobia is an irrational fear. You can work on eliminating it by using reason. It is impossible that EVERYONE will think you are a dork, at least one person will think you are okay and most people will not even notice you. It is impossible that you will embarrass yourself EVERYTIME, if you say something at a party, sometimes you'll say something boring, others you'll say something interesting.

Work on it one day at a time, it will not go away overnight. Keep track of your progress and reward yourself.

Answer 7

No need to be afraid of people or what they might think. I am not sure what scares you about being social, but you really to get yourself out there. Try to find a common ground between you and others. Try a club or organization that shares the same passions and maybe you can let yourself be you there.

Answer 8

You never get rid of it, you just kind of overcome it until you are almost gone of it completely. What you need to do is make it your goal to introduce yourself to ten perfect strangers a day, and for every one more you do, its one less the next day, and vice versa. You'll start dreading doing it so much, that you'll talk to 50 people a day, just to not do it the next few days, and then you'll start doing it out of habit, and overcome it.

Answer 9

you honestly just have to stop caring what anyone thinks about you at all in any circumstance. I'm pretty shy myself but have developed a tough outer shell over the years because i basically got sick of being anxious all the time. If you have a good sense of humour use it whenever you can. if you can make people laugh they in turn will be more accepting of you in any situation.

Answer 10

Step1. Watch comedy TV shows like Friends, 70 Show, Sienfeld, depending on your age group.
Step2. Stand in front of mirror practicing your smile, gestures, emotions, and catchy lines.
Step3. Still in front of your mirror, practice speeches to enhance your voice.
Step4. Make friends. And talk to them. Yes, now you can do this. Make sure to not become friends with other introverts.
Step5. More friends. Go to parties. Be confident in yourself, or make yourself confident in yourself.
Step6. There is not step 6. You are done.