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Social anxiety

2015-07-27 07:46:18
I get scared to make a conversation with new people and this is affecting me in my new job where I need to socialize to make a good impression. How can I overcome this fear?
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Hello, Your problem sounds like social anxiety disorder. It can be treated with medications and cognitive behaviour therapy. you will have to attend a few sessions ,usually 8-10 of cbt for effective treatment of your problem.

Answered2015-07-28 04:11:02

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