Question 1

is there a difference between social anxiety disorder and selective mutism?

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Yes: Selective mutism is typically a facet of an anxiety disorder (social phobia).  Other manifestations associated with selective mutism include excessive shyness, dependency on parents, withdrawal, and oppositional behavior.

Question 2

what are the differences between social anxiety disorder and selective mutism?

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Social anxiety: Excellent question. Most times it is not easy to differentiate the two, however, in selective mutism the anxiety is in situations where strangers are present & the patient is shy, but he/she has no problem communicating with people at home. In social anxiety, there is intense irrational fear of being watched, evaluated or scrutinized by others, and here the avoidance is extreme.

Question 3

i have social anxiety disorder and selective mutism, so should i go on medication for it?

Accepted Answer

Seek Help: It is important to make sure you are involed with therapy to help provide support in coping with anxiety. In addition you need to strongly consider medication treatment if you are not already taking medication. Some of the antidepressants have been shown to be helpful for social anxiety. It is likely that your selective mutism is connected to anxiety, and medication may help for that as well.

Question 4

how do selective mutism and social anxiety differ?

Accepted Answer

With selective : Mutism a person stops speaking to most people. Usually they do speak at home with family but are silent at school or in public. When someone is socially anxious they may be shy but can and do speak. Both are signs of social anxiety.

Question 5

why would someone with selective mutism not speak opposed to someone wit social anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Why is the key.: Selective mutism is a Dx based upon behaviors. Social phobia involves motivations and fears (internal processes) often w/ behavioral avoidance.

Over time, the selectively mute individual may come to understand the reason for their failure to speak in certain situations (e.g. trauma, social anxiety), or not.

Question 6

what is the difference between shyness and social anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Difference of Degree: Shyness refers to a personality trait that is relatively common. Social anxieity disorder is a much more disabling condition in which a person's functioning is significantly impaired by anxiety related to social settings and situations.

Question 7

i suffer with social anxiety disorder and am very afraid seeking help, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Face your fears.: I don't know anyone who initially feels comfortable with the idea of having a mental health condition or with seeing a mental health provider.  If you want to move past this - you need to move through it first. Seek help from a psychiatrist ;/or psychologist. Good luck.

Question 8

can citalopram be used to treat social anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Social anxiety: A lot of the antidepressant meds can also help with anxiety.  For your social anxiety however, you may want to look at escitalopram as it is actually approved for treating several forms of anxiety disorders.  You really need to discuss these issues with your prescribing physician who knows you and can better judge if a change would be indicated.

Question 9

what can you do to get treatment for social anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor.: That doesn't necessarily mean you need medication, but a psychologist or psychiatrist can help you determine the best therapy, be it group therapy, individual psychotherapy, medication, or a combination thereof.  In fact, the most benefit is usually derived from psychotherapy alone, but possibly with mild medication such as beta blockers.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of social anxiety disorder and depression?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding social situ: Depression : depressed mood, lack of interest , anhidonia, poor concentration, lack of sleep  or sleeping too much, poor appetite or eating too much , guilt feeling psychomotor agitataion or retaradation and suicidal ideation.

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