Question 1

i think everyone thinks i want to be a loner, but all my life i've have anxiety in social situations?

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See Below: I would suggest exploring your anxiety in social situation with a therapist who is trained in cognitive-behavioral techniques. You also might want to practice your exposure starting from least anxiety provoking situations to the most (you might want to rank what social situations are least and most anxiety provoking). Good luck!

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: anxiety in social situations?

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Agoraphobia: The term for anxiety in social situations is Agoraphobia.

Question 3

how do you treat fear and anxiety in social situations?

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Get expert help: There are many worthwhile meds that can facilitate improved social interaction w/ less anxiety. It takes more than meds though- you need a plan, you prob need expert counsel, & most especially u need lots of opportunity to "practice" being social. Do things with a social context- regularly! and, it may require >1med; getting the right med doses & multi-drug regimen is crucial & expert md is needed.

Question 4

currently on 60mg cymbalta and 5mg abilify but still experiencing panic attacks and anxiety in social situations. recommendations i could talk to a doctor about?

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: Suggest contacting your doctor and inform that your current medication is not fully controlling your panic and anxiety.  Dose can be adjusted, or new medication can be substituted, and your physician should be able to more successfully accomplish this task.  But he (she) needs to know how you are doing!

Question 5

i get bad anxiety in specific social situations where i get panic attacks. can these anxieties and panic attacks ever be prevented?

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Likely: If you haven't considered cognitive behavioral therapy - would really recommend that you give it a try.

Question 6

you say that if a person have social anxiety he should put himself in feared social situations but what if he tried it numerously&the results was bad?

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The person: might benefit from some exposure therapy which works him up to the situations that he feels more anxious with.

Question 7

do you avoid social situations because of your anxiety disorder?

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No: The short answer is no.  Avoidance of anxiety-provoking situations will grow to include more and more situations.  It's important to confront anxiety-provoking situations.  Fortunately, however, this can be done little-by-little, starting with easier situations.  Cognitive-behavioral therapy by a psychologist is an excellent treatment choice.

Question 8

anxiety/social situations 'panic feeling of being stuck where i am' my new job provides a bus i'm nervous i'll get overwhelmed on it, don't want pills?

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Discomfort on bus.: Consider Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Behavioral Therapy, psychotherapy, Exposure therapy or hypnosis to deal with your f ear of riding on the bus. Take care

Question 9

have severe social anxiety
i don't know how to react& what to do in social situations
but i have a nice voice&want to be singer
is meditation helpful?

Accepted Answer

Maybe : Would suggest professional help. This is not an uncommon issue. For your beautiful voice to be heard and appreciated, those issues should be overcome. A professional should help you do that.
Best wishes

Question 10

i believe i have social anxiety. i have a tightening in my chest and i cant talk properly when faced in social situations with people i dont know.

Accepted Answer

It happens: Find a life coach/therapist to help sort out why you are in this state. Your regular doc can help you get started. If you do the work there are happy days ahead, if not, it's a sad life.

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Currently on 60mg cymbalta and 5mg abilify but still experiencing panic attacks and anxiety in social situations. recommendations i could talk to a doctor about?

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I get bad anxiety in specific social situations where i get panic attacks. can these anxieties and panic attacks ever be prevented?

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You say that if a person have social anxiety he should put himself in feared social situations but what if he tried it numerously&the results was bad?

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Do you avoid social situations because of your anxiety disorder?

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Anxiety/social situations 'panic feeling of being stuck where i am' my new job provides a bus i'm nervous i'll get overwhelmed on it, don't want pills?

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Have severe social anxiety i don't know how to react& what to do in social situations but i have a nice voice&want to be singer is meditation helpful?

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I believe i have social anxiety. i have a tightening in my chest and i cant talk properly when faced in social situations with people i dont know.

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