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I worry that social anxiety will be a hindrance to achieving my dreams. Please help.

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Answered by

Dr. Parth Nagda

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At May 29, 2020
Reviewed AtApril 21, 2021

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I searched the symptoms of social anxiety online, and I think I have it. I am a student, and it has been affecting my daily life, especially my school life. I struggle to have new friends and do tasks that require social interaction, like class presentations. I tried changing my behavior, tried making new friends, talk to people, but it only ended up in vain. I thought that if I cannot change myself now, what about the future? I worry that social anxiety will be a hindrance to achieving my dreams. If I am not going to be successful in life, I might as well end this now to not be a burden to the people around me. But I hope that is not the only solution, doctor.

Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Parth Nagda

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query. This is very common, and about 10 to 15 percent of people have this problem. It is also very easily treatable. You will need to visit a psychiatrist, and he will prescribe you SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) type of medicines (such as Escitalopram 10 mg, or Fluoxetine 20 mg, etc.), which will help with your problem. It basically happens when some neurotransmitters such as Serotonin reduce in your brain, leading to a problem with handling the day-to-day stresses of life. Medicines are usually given for 2 to 4 months and then tapered off slowly and stopped. In addition to the medicines, you can also undergo a few sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy from a clinical psychologist. Also, do consider doing deep breathing exercises or progressive muscle relaxation daily.

Treatment plan

Tablet Escitalopram 10 mg once at night for 30 days.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Parth Nagda
Dr. Parth Nagda

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