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Hate my social anxiety so much, what should i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get help!: Encourage you to seek out therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be particularly helpful for social anxiety disorder. Psychotropic medications are some times indicated as well. Take care.

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Answered 12/9/2013

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