Behavioral Options: See this page anxiety disorders assn of bc which contains educational ; self-help tools (incl. A video) for managing ; even overcoming social anxiety: http://www.Anxietybc.Com/resources/social.Php effective treatment for social anxiety will involve putting yourself in feared social situations, going from ones you fear only a little to others you fear a lot. A cbt expert coach can be big help!
Answered 7/19/2014
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Medications also: Therapy and medications are appropriate for the treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder. Your doctor may prescribe any one of a number of medications for treating social anxiety disorder (SAD), only three medications have received official approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These medications are Paxil (paroxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), and Effexor (venlafaxine).
Answered 6/30/2014
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