What can i do about my severe social anxiety?

Social anxiety help: There are many ways to handle social anxiety. Therapy (like cognitive behavioral therapy) and/or medications are the most common. Other techniques include guided imagery (like imagining yourself in a non-threatening or pleasant place), progressive relaxation (training your body's muscle to relax), and breathing techniques (concentrating on deep, slow easy breaths instead of the anxiety).

Meds & therapy: Have a psychiatric evaluation likely will suggest medication & therapy.

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.

CBT: Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help immensely with learning to manage anxiety. Consult with a psychologist here on HealthTap or in your community to start the process of developing healthy coping strategies. Request an appointment with me if you would like.