What is the treatment for social anxiety disorder?

Tx of Social anxiety: Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy has been shown to be effective. Medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssri's) such as prozac, zoloft or Lexapro (escitalopram) may help. Some persons respond better to one or the other and the best treatment is to work with a therapist and/or psychiatrist on finding what works best in a particular case. Often a combination of cbt and medication works best.

SSRI therapy: Ssris r frequently prescribed--therapy including group therapy is usually helpful.

Social Anxiety Rx: U have several treatment options ranging from self-help books & coaching programs, individual, group talk therapies (i.e. Solution focused brief therapy or cbt), homeopathy & psychopharmacology, depending on the severity of your symptoms and ur personal choice. Just, keep in mind that it always takes courage to step out of ur comfort zone. The more u do it, the easier it gets. Good luck!

Graded exposure : Social anxiety disorder (now called " social phobia") can be treated with therapy, sometimes supplemented with medication. People with a phobia avoid the feared situation or object. While this gives immediate relief, it doesn't help the problem. Gradual exposure to the feared situation and then much practice in coping really helps. Systematic desensitization has been shown to help or cure it.

Therapy +/- meds: Many individuals respond to congitive-behavioral therapy, individually or in groups. Some people benefit from medicaiton, and some combination therapy. A former resident and i put together a web-page: http://cpancf.Com/articles_files/overcomingsocialanxietydisorder.Asp.

Face It Head On: 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!