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I am suffering social anxiety disorder. Which treatment you have for social anxiety disorder. How many day required for this treatment. What is the price......

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CBT is one of the best forms of therapy for anxiety. Collaborate an action plan and set goals what you want to achieve in terms of social approach. 10-15 sessions will be enough to over come your soci ...  Read More

I have social anxiety disorder what to do it interferes in my day to day life

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There could be many reasons for your issue and there is solution for sure. Consult a Counselling Psychologist for help ...  Read More

Hi, I have social anxiety disorder please help me need assistant on this from a good Councillor please

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Hi Dear We seem to note down our symptoms and label them with the present information. Try not to get into it, as trained professionals are available to do so. Good to be aware of your situation, but ...  Read More

Social Anxiety Disorder is the problem. Its getting dificult for me now .. I need an immediate attention

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This condition is treatable. Please see a counselling psychologist and psychiatrist for complete evaluation and learning healthier ways to manage anxiety better. ...  Read More

Does Fluxitine work for Social Anxiety Disorder? What is the typical dose for depression and social anxiety disorder?

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Dose for SAD is 20-40 mg but a little higher for depression ...  Read More

I am suffering from social anxiety disorder...which treatment should I take and hw much duration it takes to cure dis disorder?

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Hello, Social anxiety can be treated with medications and cognitive behaviour therapy. Please consult a psychiatrist to assess you and start you on treatment. The duration of treatment depends on the ...  Read More

Please suggest what medicine will help in treating social anxiety disorder kindly help .mostly related office related meeting virtually

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Hello , see in such a cases counselling is more effective . One important thing no one will harm you unless you allow to. So don't be afraid of anything. ...  Read More

I am suffering from social anxiety disorder from 2004. i cannot face public.when i do anything my heart beat incresed.

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Speak to a counsellor who can help you overcome your anxiety. You could also search online for tips on how to build your self esteem and confidence. ...  Read More

Suffering from social anxiety disorder comorbid with depression. Now also suffering from depersonalization, panic attacks.

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HELLO, CONSULT A PSYCHIATRIST, TILL THAN, TABLET ETIZOLA PLUS ONE AT NIGHT FOR FIFTEEN TO TWENTY DAYS IF FEEL BETTER CONTINUE IT. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

I have social anxiety disorder. I fear every social events. I even fear Making small talks & eye contact. Is there any cure of it?

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Hi Thanks for reaching out. First of all is it diagnosed by a professional? If not talk to a professional to screen your issues and provide you best insights on what it is and how it can be changed. ...  Read More

I have been struggling with social anxiety for several years, but it has become much more severe over the last few years. It is now affecting both my personal life and my work. I often avoid social interactions and make excuses to get out of social situations. I feel anxious while talking to people on the phone, speaking in office meetings, attendi

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Hi, yes. Medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have had anxiety since high school, and it has gradually worsened. I experience a fast heartbeat, hand tremors, stomach discomfort, and my mind goes blank during conversations. This happens around classmates, my roommate, girls, confident people, presentations, and interviews. I also become anxious before my roommate arrives. I avoi

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Hi. Yes. This is social anxiety. Therapy and medicines can help. Consult online for treatment. Alternatively you can search Google for dr. Shailaja Bandla , Psychiatrist for contact information ...  Read More

Can antidepressants be taken for long term like 6 months any side effects for anxiety disorder people

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Hello mam! The side effect profile purely depends on dosage and may vary from patient to patient. Most antidepressants does not cause long term side effect unless you are using higher doses or multipl ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have social anxiety. Whenever I have to talk to professional people, especially female colleagues or female professionals, I experience a rapid heartbeat, nervousness, and intense anxiety. Earlier, I was prescribed Inderal 20 mg, and it helped me manage these symptoms. I may be rejoining my job soon. Before taking it again, I wanted

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Hi, will need further details regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Current Medicines Dveniz (Desvenlafaxine) 50 mg – 1 tablet at night and taken propanalol 40 but it is not helping. Main Problems Social Anxiety Group me bolne me hesitation Performance Anxiety Presentation, meeting ya group discussion me bolne me difficulty Mind blank i.e. hesitation Fear of being judged Situational Anxiety Specific situation

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Hi. Medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

My mother is on medication for many symptoms of mental illness like random illogical talks, bipolar disorder, anxiety and weird self talk and laugh by herself when no one is around, negative talk like harm to relatives son or daughters, sometimes feel very energetic etc . So the doctor gave her medicines - Arzu 10, d venisys, parkisys 2, safedeno 2

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Hi. Since your mother has had severe symptoms such as illogical speech, mood changes, self-talk, and possible psychotic symptoms, it’s common for medication to be needed for several years, and sometim ...  Read More

(Looking for online treatment as I'm posted far from any city for regular clinical visits) Health History: Suffering from anxiety disorder for almost 3 years. Been on meds but relapse twice. Every time everything seems fine and the doctor tells me to stop meds after tapering, it all starts again and more severely. Currently not taking any meds and

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Hey, i understand your situation and what you are going through. You have taken treatments properly, firstly I'm so proud of you for doing that. And I understand it's very exhausting to still feel the ...  Read More

I am experiencing severe and worsening neurological and psychological symptoms affecting my ability to function. I have significant memory loss, mental blankness, zero concentration, and constant overthinking. I feel excessively sleepy and fatigued. I have blurred vision and episodes of disconnection from reality, sometimes like hallucinations. My

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As u multiple issues please consult so that details evaluation be done ...  Read More

In 2021 i was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder my nearby psychiatrist gave me zoline 50 and flebixen plus, in one month i was feeling better and in six months i was completely treated and medicines stopped. But last year october 2025 anxiety returns with breathing issue, restlessness and panic symptoms. I go to same psychiatrist but this

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Your case will need to be reviewed in detail and all the medications have to be reviewed. What triggers your palpitations may be something that needs proper address and counselling might help more tha ...  Read More

I’ve had social anxiety since childhood, but the main issue is a sudden freeze reaction that happens only around people I’m not close to. With safe people I’m completely normal. When the switch happens, my mind goes blank, my body feels stiff, eye contact becomes hard, I lose natural flow and get overly aware of myself. Afterwards

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Hi.. apart from medicines, behavioral therapies can help. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Which medicine is best for short term use for anxiety clonazepam or lorazepam which has less addictive

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For short-term relief of anxiety, both clonazepam and lorazepam can be effective, but lorazepam is often preferred for brief or occasional use because it works reliably and does not stay in the body a ...  Read More

How to not become anxious during a convo and social situations? I feel a constant slight anxiety. I feel frightened when someone asks about my illness. Kindly give a transforming response.

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Hi.. therapy can help. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

I have been suffering from generalised anxiety disorder the doctor prescribed me sertaline 50 mg, Apriprazole 0.5 mg and clonotril 0.25 mg for 60 days at the first attack it was an year ago, again I went to the same psychiatrist she asked me to continue the same medicine but the second time it did not work in my body, she prescribed me for 90 days

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That is quite normal. A person need not respond to the same medicine when the symptoms recur. Consult the same psychiatrist and explain the changes and get the medications revised for recovery. Good l ...  Read More

I have social anxiety around women. When I make eye contact, my anxiety increases and my attention goes in directions I don’t want, which makes me very uncomfortable and ashamed. I want help managing the anxiety and attention.

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If symptoms feel overwhelming or impact daily functioning, seeking regular sessions with a mental health professional can provide structured support to help you gain confidence and reduce anxiety ...  Read More

Can anxiety cause palpitations during sleep daily? I checked with cardiologist.. He said heart is normal

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Yes it can . ...  Read More

Can I take anxiety medicine directly without consulting ayurvedic doctor? If yes,what the dose? thank you

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No brother, please don’t start anxiety medicines on your own 🙏. In Ayurveda the dose and medicine depend on your body type, digestion, sleep, and other health factors. Wrong use can even ...  Read More

I have been suffering from social anxiety disorder for more than twelve years. Low confidence in interacting with people, difficulty in smile, peculiar kind of headache, racing heart, inability to give presentation or speech, constant social fear, sometimes avoiding social gathering or parties. For the last 7 years I am taking medicines after consu

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Social anxiety requires not only medical mamagement, but psychological help as well. Consider starting psychotherapy as well. ...  Read More

Overthinking .. using phone to relax mind .ending up getting more stressed .. constant fear and worry .. can't focus on anything .. zone out easily .. always lost in other world .. just worrying not doing anything .. did mbbs in 2022 ., staying at home due to fear that I will not be able to handle patients .. get very sad when see somebody problem

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It seems you have been overwhelmed with a lot of things in your mindset. I believe you have tried to relax or to be to be positive. You might have read a lot on internet, so I will not write anything ...  Read More

Social anxiety- I am suffering from problem of social anxiety since my childhood. Talking to people, going to shops, public gathering events was very anxious and difficult for me. So i used to avoid these. Whenever i used to come home for holidays from school, i used to stay inside my home only. With time the social anxiety has reduced. Depressio

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🙏 Namaste, From your description, it appears you are experiencing a combination of Mansik Vikaras (psychological imbalances) mainly Chittodvega (anxiety) and Vishad (depression). In Ayurveda, ...  Read More

I have social anxiety I cannot face for new person every time I have guilty feeling I don't know how to overcome this feelings

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Each time you feel guilty pause and ask yourself: “Did I actually do something harmful, or is this just my anxiety making me feel inadequate?” Nine times out of ten, it’s the latter. Practicing this ...  Read More

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