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How can I get rid of social anxiety?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29 year old male. I have been suffering from social anxiety. Following are the consequences that I am facing through in my daily life: I am not at all confident to talk with new persons, especially in group meetings. My heartbeat used to raise and I will forget things to be dis... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and social phobia. I can understand your concern. I have read through your history and from that, it is clearly evident that you have anxiety spectrum disorder. The symptoms like difficulty in talking with persons, increase... Read Full »
What to do if I have lost confidence to talk with people?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old female. I have some problem due to some failures. I have lost confidence and whenever I write any exam my heartbeat and pulse increases and I start shivering despite I knew all the things. And when I meet any person I do not have enough confidence to talk with him fre... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The problem is occurring due to poor confidence most likely due to social anxiety. Please visit a psychiatrist for help. SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) drugs like Escitalopram or Fluoxetine can be used to reduce the symptoms and will surely help you. Read Full »
Can a therapy dog help with my depression?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 16 year old. I have social anxiety and depression. I find it hard to talk to people, especially in public. I also have a problem with talking about my feelings face to face, making the idea of a therapist very nerve-wrecking. I am not sure if I would talk. I would probably just ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A therapy dog can help in relieving anxiety. But, since your anxiety is related to social situations, I do not think that a therapy dog will relieve your social anxiety. The anxiety will go away with exposure or by systematic desensitization. You have to take the first... Read Full »
I suspect of having anxiety. How can I manage it?
Query: Hello doctor, I suppose I am suffering from anxiety. Also, I get scared of certain people or situations where I feel that I will be judged. Always, I think that people are judging me on whatever I do. So, I get anxious. This is a pattern since long. I understand that I can overcome it, as I find tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. Feelings that people are judging you, becoming conscious when people are around you could be occurring due to anxiety, most likely social anxiety. This should be evaluated properly. Do you have difficulty in talking with strangers or ladi... Read Full »
I believe people always laugh and talk about me. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,When I was walking down the aisle, I heard some people laugh. It was not for me, but it felt like it was toward me. I used to lean down my head when walking because I thought that when I saw others, it appeared as though they had business to discuss with me or that if I raised my head, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. The feeling that someone is watching you or will laugh at you could be anxiety. It could be due to social anxiety. In social anxiety, individuals have feelings that they are being judged. If these symptoms r... Read Full »
Is it okay to take Inderal for public anxiety?
Query: Hi doctor, I am getting panic to face people. I want to overcome it as it makes me sad. I am a teacher and this frustrates me when I have to say something in front of pupils. When I am in class I do not have a problem. But for example, when all the students gathered in the yard I used to avoid speak... Read Full »
Answer: HI, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms and details you have mentioned clearly suggest social anxiety disorder. In social situations like speaking in front of a gathering, talking to someone of high reputation, speaking with opposite sex individuals develop anxiety symptoms like redness of face, ti... Read Full »
I have become self-conscious, and fear being judged. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 year old unmarried male. I have become extremely self-conscious and unproductive during the past one year. I do not feel sad, but I feel that I am not good enough. I have become reclusive and feel stupid. Initially, I was a very shy child. Then I become more confident and could ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Feelings of being judged, self-consciousness, lack of confidence, etc., are the symptoms seen in depression. These symptoms are also seen commonly in social anxiety. SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) like Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, etc., can help to reduce ... Read Full »
I have been alone my whole life, as a result of childhood trauma. How to socialize with others?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been alone my whole life, as a result of possible childhood trauma. I want to socialize but am afraid to do so. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The symptoms like difficulty in conversing with others, anticipation about others if they are good or not in mind due to bad childhood trauma, etc. could be occurring due to underlying social anxiety. A lot of... Read Full »
I am a 22-year-old with anxiety, fear of speaking, and trembling limbs when tense. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old and get anxious or angry about simple issues. I keep thinking about instances that have happened long before and become fearful. I feel discomfort even talking to friends and cannot speak in full consciousness without fear. I get irritated and annoyed if they comment... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. The symptoms you have mentioned are related to anxiety. The anxiety is irritating minor things and resulting in anger outbursts. The symptoms like discomfort in talking with friends, getting annoyed easily, ... Read Full »
Is my blushing related to mental illness?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and I have been having big problems with making friends since I was 7. I go to school and I do not talk at all (only if someone or teacher asks me something). I just cannot find any topics to talk to people and the worst is that I do not know what should I say back wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, this is not a serious mental issue. Just remain relaxed. You have social anxiety most likely and this anxiety is resulting in symptoms like blushing when you are getting attention, difficulty in making friends, etc. This is social anxiety and a lot of ind... Read Full »