Hey doc, I'm a 26 years old guy, whenever I'm in a social setting, I'm very stressed, it's very hard for me to stay calm, my heart starts beating fast and I start sweating, especially when the attention of people is over me, even the most normal tasks such as shopping, attending weddings etc where there is a possibility of interaction with the strangers or acquaintances, tend to stress me out. Please help me out on understanding the cause for this problem, and suggest me what to do..

Dr. K V AnandPsychologist14yrs exp

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Dear lybrate-user, welcome to lybrate. Your problem is social anxiety disorder (sad). Sad treatment consists of cognitive behavioral therapy, life style changes, relaxation therapy and meditation. Once you learn how to manage your anxiety yourself with the help of the above treatment methods, you will be cured. The process is a bit lengthy and could take any period between one year to 2 years according to the depth of the anxiety problem and the circumstances at which the patient lives. Keep the period of treatment in mind, prepare yourself to take up the treatment and consult a psychologist. Take care. 

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