I feel depressed and anxious in a new social situation. How to overcome this?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 22-year-old girl. I feel nervous and anxious, and my heart rate increases whenever I am in a new social situation. I have a fear of being embarrassed and judged all the time even for the smallest day-to-day activities. I always feel as if others treat me as low in their comparison. I tremble while giving a speech and my voice also falters. I felt nervous during my practicals all the time. It has been from childhood since the sixth standard. Although I am a dancer, participated exclusively throughout my life, been on stage, certain situations make me very anxious and depressed. I feel unhappy throughout and have very low self-esteem. I am undergoing treatment for UTI. I have UTI for the past nine months. Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

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Take a tablet of Paxidep CR 25 mg (Paroxetine) half a tablet in the morning and one tablet at night. Do meditation daily. Before a stage performance or when you are going to meet a new person take a tablet of Betacap TR 20 mg (Propanolol) one tablet one hour before the meeting.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

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Start the medication. Consult me again after 15 days. According to the response, I will adjust the dosage of drugs. You have to continue the medication for at least six to eight months. Then I will gradually taper it off. Do meditation or yoga daily (deep breathing exercises).

Thank you.