Hi .., i am 21 years old! how to get rid of social anxiety?

I believe that the: Best approach may be cognitive behavioral therapy. Insight oriented therapy can also be beneficial. Sometimes psychiatric medications are combined with other forms of therapy. Good luck.

Meds/therapy: Ssris like prozac, celexa, and zoloft (sertraline) can help reduce or prevent social anxiety as well as benzodiazepines like Ativan and Klonopin can also be useful. Psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy can also help reduce social anxiety. Exercise and meditation can also be useful.

Try to reach beyond: Your comfort zone. Set some simple goals, i.e., to smile and say something at a social gathering to one new person. Practice before hand some possible things to say. Join a social group that does some activity you like, ie, hiking or volleyball. Meet with a therapist to develop some goals and practice. Good luck & let us know how it goes.

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!