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Hello doctor , my 14 yr old daughter has social phobia, always worries about what others will think about her, avoids speaking to strangers.So my question is , can she overcome this fear completely? And how can I help her overcome this fear.Kindly guide.

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hi I understand your concern homeopathic treatment offers best results in such cases without any side effects better consult with me online now share more details on private chat ...  Read More

Have been suffering from stameering problem since long time due to which many mental problems occur like social phobia and anxiety please suggest solution

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Therapy is one of the possible solutions. Join Toastmasters club. This will help you boost your confidence. A speech therapist could also help. Talking to a counsellor about your emotions can also be ...  Read More

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Social phobia with sweating on face. Can this be treated? Which specialisation Dr I need to look for

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Hello Sir, Thanks for your valuable question, we understand your problem completely. Best is to treat your problem with herbal supplements to avoid any side effects. Contact us at Phone or online chat ...  Read More

I have anxiety and social phobia from child hood but now it has increased I become restless and sweating occurs.I also find difficult in sleeping.

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I am able to understand ur difficulties. Social anxiety increases when there is stress or life situation demands more. Restlessness, sweating, palpitations and tremors are the common bodily symptoms ...  Read More

I always feel depressed and social phobia.. Everytime i have headache i m not able to understand what people ask me.. Sometimes i feel like i should die.. Worthless

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HELLO please take homeopathy flower remedy and acupuncture Thanks ...  Read More

I am suffering from social phobia, depression. I took prodep 20 mg capsule from last 1 year. Is this medicine is safe to take life long?

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The medicine is safe to take for long. However, for management of social phobia and depression, I would advice you to undergo psychotherapy such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from an experienced th ...  Read More

Dr what is best treatment social pbobia i want fast recover in this problem

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Medication + Behaviour therapy ...  Read More

I have phobia of writing in front of people. It is seriously hampering my life. please suggest any drug to cure it.My age is 49.

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Hello Your problem can be treated and both medicines and psychotherapy are available as treatment options. Consult a psychiatrist in person for evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

I am having Socail phobia issue and I'm struggling a lot with this in my day to day life. Currently, I'm staying abroad and I need someone who can suggest medicines and guide me on this online. It would be helpful if someone suggests a medicine that is available abroad

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You can take a consultation and i can prescribe you medicines ...  Read More

I am suffering from chronic anxiety, social phobia, panic attack, difficulty in speaking, travelling, walking with people and i always have to avoid crowd, verbal confrontations, social gatherings, etc. All these things making my life too difficult to handle. Still no job 3 years after graduation.

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Meet a counsellor or a life skills coach who can help you overcome your phobias and anxiety. ...  Read More

Does work from home cause social anxiety. I am getting social anxiety again after completion of ssri after 4 months .

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Hi, maybe your anxiety has resurfaced. Consult online for treatment ...  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

Rec. dev. extreme phobia for house gecko, tiniest ones, within last 2 months to the extent that I am - unable to go out, do my day to day tasks, study, sleep alone in the room, in the dark...unable to do any of it. Previously, I was studying, preparing just fine, infact was very much productive and focused. But I live alone on the 1st floor, with j

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Consult immediately mam ...  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

Current Medicines Dveniz (Desvenlafaxine) 50 mg – 1 tablet at night. Agar Desvenlafaxine ki dose miss ho jaye, to brain zaps aur dizziness ho jati hai. Main Problems Social Anxiety Group me bolne me hesitation Social situations me self-consciousness Performance Anxiety Presentation, meeting ya group discussion me bolne me difficulty mind blan

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"Hi there, I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken the first brave step. I can guide you with a clear treatment plan tailored just for you, so you can feel ...  Read More

My Tmt is normal,2D echo normal,ecg 4times normal i am diabetic scared of heart attack and due to gastric i get slight heart pain but i think heart attack and if i get headache i think stroke how to come out from this phobia

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At ur age if TMT is normal that shows no cardiac risk at all. If you want to see a proof Get CT angiography done will show ur normal coronary arteries. Rest assured ,you don't have any problem. ...  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 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 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 am dealing with anxiety and phobia of train, highways, flight. Taking pexilas 25mg but not getting good result now.

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I can understand how bothering it will be for u as you are suffering with anxiety and phobia Anxiety and phobia can be Comorbid and seen commonly in practice. Using medications and also doing regular ...  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

Hi i have prescribed vortidif 5 mg as per my doctor but i m scared to take medicine due to its side effects thinking that it could be dangerous for me like severe palpitations, stroke,bloot clotting and heart attack ,i ask the same with the doctor as well but he not gave the answer just said take your medicine,i m still in confused and scared about

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I think you have googled for side effect,but the mentioned side effects are not seen in every patient,also there are alternative medicine for this complaint ...  Read More

Hy i am Santanu.suffer a lot from health anxiety. I have done ECG and Echocardiogram twice, and no problems have been detected. I have seen many doctors, and they referred me to a psychiatrist. I am currently getting better and have completely stopped taking medicines for now. But one problem still remains — and that is BP phobia. I feel scar

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I can help you , connect ...  Read More

I had an iron deficiency due to which I was tired often and was resting alone at home but iron usually takes its own time to recover. This gave me a phobia of living alone and gave me panic sometimes which leads to crying constantly. I cannot concentrate and feel extremely anxious. My body stops me from doing anything . I feel nausea and dizziness

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Hi.. iron deficiency can be one of the reasons for anxiety. Anxiety can be treated with medicines and therapy. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

I have severe social anxiety and stage fear. It is hampering my daily life. Please let me know if someone has actually treated social anxiety cases successfully.

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Hi, Consult ...  Read More

I feel very much uncomfirtable while attending social function. I always fear that i am getting negatively judged by others & I am not behaving properly. I start to belive that everyone is seeing me. This thought makes me restless. I get very much dipressed while sitting there & become anxious. Try to get come out of the place. I become dip

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Consult a psychiatrist. It may be social anxiety or referential idea too. Treatment is their for both the conditions. Good luck ...  Read More

Heaviness in head, anxiety, difficult to understand fast think fast..low IQ level I think main problem heaviness in head that I felt and social anxiety

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I can understand that it must be difficult for you because of the issues. It is better if you consult a clinical psychologist for clarity. ...  Read More

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