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I suffer from social anxiety, i do not want to take prescription medication. what do you recommend? #nqlu i have a good health history. i find that i have extreme anxiety in meeting situations and public speaking. sometimes i avoid going out because of an

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Hello. : Hello. Cognitive behavioral therapy with a psychologist or other form of therapist may be beneficial for you. Good luck.

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Dr. William Golden answered

CBT for anxiety: I recommend that you get treatment for your anxiety. Cognitive - behavior therapy ( cbt) is effective in treating social anxiety and speech anxiety as well as general anxiety.

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A member asked:

I suffer from social anxiety, i do not want to take prescription medication. what do you recommend? #nqlu i have a good health history. i find that i have extreme anxiety in meeting situations and public speaking. sometimes i avoid going out because of an

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. William Golden answered

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