Comments on: How can someone be treated for social anxiety disorder?

By: ye_river_xiv

ye_river_xiv — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:10:59 +0000

Most people diagnosed with soical anxiety disorder are forced into it therapy by the state, their school, or their family. A few VERY MILD cases which just have an aversion to large crowds will come in on their own after years of twiddling their thumbs and debating the issue. Treatment on-line is becoming rather popular, although SMALL group sessions seem to be most effective. Some people manage to just kick it spontaneously by taking a speech class, or getting into acting and such.
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By: Spirita

Spirita — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:59:59 +0000

This is a very good blog, a beginner’s guide to abnormal psychology.
Short, clear and simple; and you can even post your question

http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
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By: lina_girl06

lina_girl06 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:36:59 +0000

Dear Sam! My fiancee suffers from social anxiety disorder, among one much more serious problem. If it wasn’t what that he would never go and check on his own if he has SA or not. However, all I can tell you is that doctors work with that! They suppose to be the one who you can tell everything that bothers you and they exist to help! So don’t be afraid to call them as they can only do good! My fiancee got help for his SA and I was the one who also spent a lot of time learning as much as i can about it, so i can help him and understand him better. As a result he is MUCH MUCH MUCH better then he used to be! So talking to somebody who could help you and make you feel better, although you feel comfortable in your loneliness - it’s just masked happiness, trust me, could be just what you need. My fiance feels so much better now when he compares it to past times. Find help and don’t be afraid! In the mean time you might find support on this site too:
http://www.socialanxietysupport.com
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By: adopted1960

adopted1960 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:49:59 +0000

okay u said something about home work,,so i guess u have to go to school..so if u have it this bad i supose u might flip out one day in class and the men in the straight jackets will come get u
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By: Megan D

Megan D — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:31:59 +0000

i get what you are saying, for a while i have been seeing a therapist she is funny and an ok person but talking to her makes me nervous in the first place so i have to force myself into the meeting anyways, i was supposed to go this past week but i just couldnt go i would rahter be by myself so i dont have to deal with thinking that ppl are thinking false thought about me. i dunno how some ppl get diagnose maybe they get so bad that their family or someone close makes them go or takes them for support...i dunno i think im kinda stuck here lol
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By: JoAnne H

JoAnne H — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:43:59 +0000

i understand it is hard, but if you need help for something like this you NEED to seek help. talk to someone on the phone explain your situation, you are not alone, they are only there to help you they are the only ones able to perscribe medication for you, no on here on yahoo will be able to "cure" you, you MUST seek help. you will feel so much better if you do, taking the first step is the hardest, but I can promise you that from there on out, it will only get easier. i wih you the very best
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By: Golden

Golden — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:32:59 +0000

not as cut and dried as you think. and too, there are many degrees. basically you need to learn structured thinking.
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By: sanjana k

sanjana k — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:17:59 +0000

Social anxiety disorder is def. there and many peopel have it, only they are not aware of it. The first step is awareness and acceptance of the fact. Then the positive approach and willingness to overcome the problem. Best thing is to start with is try solving other problems, then one tends to look at personal problem in different view. By knowing problems of others one feels that his/her problem is much lesser and irrevelant.

One can start interacting at activity places where one doesnot really have to sit and chat. Like gym area, beauty salon, buses, metros, are such places where one can be casual and talk without the burden of forced talk. Once the confidence is built then one can be more vocal.
for more details you can check this http://www.fitnesshigh.com, it is free site and have many such solutions.
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By: Dr. Jones

Dr. Jones — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:02:59 +0000

There’s alot that can be found out about s.a.d. online. Sounds like a good option for someone who can’t deal with people directly. I hope you find something that works for you. I’ve heard of this program called Cool Anxiety if you want to check it out.
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By: crimefighter99

crimefighter99 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:30:59 +0000

If you don’t see a therapist, how do think you will get diagnosed and treated? By magic?
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