Dear sir, Namaskar I am 40 years old and facing social anxiety problem since last 20 years. Every time when I have to speak in a meeting or class room my heart beat rapidly high and feeling sensation on my both legs and face. Pl suggest me any medicine.

Ms. Vanitha NandhanPsychologist5yrs exp

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A particular type of psychological therapy cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), has been shown to help treat social anxiety disorder. Often your doctor will recommend therapy first and then add medicine if needed. But your treatment plan will depend on what you and your doctor decide is best for you. Exposure Therapy You will be guided by a professional Clinical Psychologist to imagine you are facing the feared situation until you no longer fear it, such as talking in a small group and then addressing large group. Social skills training. This therapy helps you develop the skills you need in social situations through rehearsing and role-playing. Your anxiety is reduced as you become more comfortable with and prepared for the feared social situations. Cognitive restructuring This therapy helps you learn to identify and improve fearful thinking to help you better handle social situations. Symptom management skills This therapy teaches you how to�reduce stress�by controlling your breathing and other physical responses to anxiety. Along with the medicines therapy is must as it is a behavioural problem.  

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