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Hi doctor, is there any ways to reduce social anxiety and can provide any exercise to reduce anxiety...thank you?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

4-7-8 Breath: You can practice the 4-7-8 breath at least twice daily, and then use it as needed in any situation where you feel anxious. Here's a great video of dr. Andrew weil explaining and demonstrating how to do it (better than i can describe in short space): http://www.Drweil.Com/drw/u/vdr00112/the-4-7-8-breath-benefits-and-demonstration.Html.

Answered 8/27/2014

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Behavioral Path: Social phobia = intense fear of embarrassment + feeling judged by others. Effective behavioral treatment involves facing these fears - even trying 2embarrass urself deliberately in front of others. U work ur way up 2more & more challenging situations. A clinical psychologist/anxiety expert can tailor a specific plan 4u based on ur history & needs. See http://1.Usa.Gov/10k & http://bit.Ly/16ctddm.

Answered 4/1/2016

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