Social anxiety & depression

2017-08-19 18:36:22
I feel anxious everytime which is frustrating now, it feels I can't breathe anymore specially around people. I can't talk to anyone, I can't express a single emotion of mine not even to any close friend. I just have an urge to escape.. but not from myself. I want to feel like normal people do. And walk confidently
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Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is an anxiety disorder in which a person has an excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations. Anxiety (intense nervousness) and self-consciousness arise from a fear of being closely watched, judged, and criticized by others. Symptoms include: Tremors, feeling anxious or nervous, sense of panic, sweating, increased heartbeat, feeling of impending doom, stomach discomfort, dizziness etc These can be debilitating. If the anxiety us overwhelming, consult a psychiatrist at the earliest. With the right medication and counseling, it is likely your symptoms will improve. Other than that, try yoga, deep breathing, meditation, moderate exercise, progressive muscular relaxation and guided meditation.

Answered2017-08-20 09:08:06

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