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I have social anxiety that keeps me from talking to people and being socially awkward.

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You can overcome this issue by Consulting a psychologist either online or offline. ...  Read More

How to overcome from the social anxiety disorder? Is there any medicine or exercise for this to overcome?

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Hello, Some degree of social anxiety is common in the general population. Such anxiety only becomes social anxiety disorder when the anxiety either prevents you from participating in desired activitie ...  Read More

Suffering from social anxiety and depression seeking permanent solution for anxiety kindly let me know

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Consult me on practo ...  Read More

I suffer from social anxiety I've suffered this since I was low i need help

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This is easily treatable with counseling & psychotherapy. A few sessions will put you in total control. ...  Read More

How to overcome from the social anxiety disorder? Is there any medicine or exercise for this to overcome?

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Yes there meds and counselling sessions available to get rid of your social anxiety. However it all depends upon the severity of your problem. It would be better that u discuss your problem in detail ...  Read More

Is escitalopram enough for the treatment of social anxiety and its symptoms...? please suggest... please

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Escitalopram is good medication,but need complete history from you to suggest that you need something else or this only. ...  Read More

I have social anxiety and lack confidence. I have tried all my bit to overcome it but all in vain. I need your help.

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Do you have fast heart beat, trouble catching your breath, trembling? Please specify your issue in detail to understand you better. do you lack friends or take the effort to make friends but unable ...  Read More

I have social anxiety and I don't know how to deal with it. I want to talk to a psychiatrist

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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. Appreciate your interest to address your problems by taking a professional help. Don't hesitate to consult a Psychologist directly or online. Feel ...  Read More

How to get rid of social anxiety? How to stop thinking whatever I say is stupid? How to live happily?

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Hello! Your question are those, the answers to which most people are seeking. Lets take it one by one. I don't know much about you, so can't pin point here the exact reason behind your social anxiety ...  Read More

Please suggest a medicine for intense social anxiety, it gets very difficult to socialise whenever she goes out.

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These medications cannot be prescribed just like that. You need to consult with a psychiatrist and rule out other conditions that may mimic anxiety and also evaluate as to what type of medication is b ...  Read More

Anxiety problem hai 25 din ho gaye hai dava lete huve serta 50 aur clonzopam 0.25 lekin Abhi bhi sir bhari ghabrahat rahti hai

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Medications usually take 4–6 weeks to show improvement. If you’re not noticing any benefit even after 3–4 weeks, a review of your treatment plan may be needed. For severe restlessnes ...  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

Hello Doctor, I am an 18-year-old male. I have been suffering from anxiety for around 3 years. In the last 2–3 months, I have improved around 30–40% with lifestyle changes like daily exercise, walking, sunlight and breathing exercises. The improvement is mainly in reduced intensity of symptoms — overthinking has reduced, restlessn

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Medication and therapy will definitely help u , u need it right now ...  Read More

From past 3 year i was suffering from anxiety Andin past 2 year the symptoms was intense Made my life to hard i started avoiding things a lot stayed home more the time my sypmtoms are - Brain fog, overthinking , intrusive thaughts,Racing thaughts, disconnection feeling dp-dr, Sleeping problem insomnia,restlessness, heartpaplitation, coldsweat, p

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Hi..you may also need medicines for treatment of Anxiety. Consult online for treatment ...  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

Hello Doctor, I am a 25-year-old male suffering from health anxiety for the last one year. I constantly worry about my health and overthink minor symptoms, which affects my confidence and daily life. I do not smoke, rarely drink, and have no addictions. Earlier, I took Paroxetine 12.5 mg for one month and felt slight improvement, but had severe n

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This is typical scenario of illness anxiety,where patient feels even minor symptoms will kill his life and he is suffering from life threatening condition,you urgently need to cut down your suffering ...  Read More

I have been experiencing severe social anxiety since childhood (around age 8–10). I am currently 18 years old, and this problem has continued for many years. I find it extremely difficult to talk to people or maintain eye contact. When I try to speak, my voice becomes very low or shaky, my body feels tense, my heart beats fast, and my mind go

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It appears to be you are suffering with these symptoms since many years Its high time to get a help from a mental health professional Don't delay it might progress affecting all aspects of your life. ...  Read More

I am feeling very demotivated, lost, and emotionally apathetic. I don’t feel like interacting with people or attending any social occasions. I am a competitive exam aspirant, and lately I have been experiencing panic without any clear reason. I deleted all my social media accounts because they were affecting my mental state. However, when I delete

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What you’re experiencing is a sign of mental overload, not weakness. Yes, taking a structured break from social media and limiting social interactions for a few months is absolutely fine if done ...  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

I've been dealing with stress for 6 months. It has now evolved into something that's always bothering me like chest pain, nausea, anxiety, nightmares,sleep paralysis a few times and in the sleep or in morning when I wake up I've this rapid heartbeat. Whenever I cry or overthink I can't eat for 3-4 days. Feeling of vomiting is permanent and even a l

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Your symptoms are treatable, and with a structured plan, you will start feeling relief within a few sessions.kindly connect with psychologist to resolve inner conflicts ...  Read More

Since lockdown I have been having some anxiety and panic disorders. Although Im recovered to 70% sometimes I feel Im getting some weird sensation which is almost making me to feel Im gonna die. This happens only when Im in rest and not when Im working out or in intense activities. I later found its something like ectopic beats. Im having gastric, a

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

I had anxiety issue from last 3-4 months and since from initial days i have started using nexito and Clonazepam. Currently i am on only nexito 10mg from last 3 months. In between, i had some hypertension issue due to stress for which doctor suggested me Inderal LA 20mg and i am using it from last 4 days. He said to use for one month. Now i wa

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Hi.. yes.. gradual reduction and stoppage can be done. Consult online fir treatment ...  Read More

Why do i think so much that i get anxiety attack ,thinking about future and think over things i can't control

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Hi It sounds like your mind is stuck in a loop of “what if” thoughts, replaying scenarios about the future and things you can’t actually control. This is a classic pattern of overthinking + intoleranc ...  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

I get very anxious when I stay around people for long. I am an MBBS doctor (passed in 2022) with 1 year of experience. Since the past year I haven’t joined any hospital. Government jobs are not possible now due to my internship gap, and private hospitals ask for experience. I really want to learn and grow, but I felt very low when one interviewer

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I understand how difficult social anxiety can feel, especially when it starts affecting your daily life and makes going out challenging. The good part is that it is highly manageable with the right su ...  Read More

Sir I have anxiety since 5 years ...I always think about heart attacks..is that possible that I can get heart attacks...and I want to known that whenever I see heart attacks in gym ..I think a lot that in anxiety is it safe to go in gym

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At your age, risk of heart attack is very low. What you feel is mostly due to anxiety. Exercise and going to the gym are safe and actually help reduce anxiety. Start slowly and consult a doctor if you ...  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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