What are the tips to overcome low self-esteem, social anxiety, and low self-confidence?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have low self-confidence and low self-esteem while dealing with people. I become nervous and start sweating. I think I suffer from social anxiety. I am afraid of interacting with my friends, especially girls.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Padmapriya Chandran

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MBBS

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Dr. Padmapriya Chandran is a psychiatrist, psychologist, and Counsellor with 20 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS in 2003 and DPM in 2008 from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. She diagnoses illnesses, manages treatment, and provides a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illnesses. As a psychologist, she focuses on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients. She is currently practicing in Chennai.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

Fear and avoidance of social situations can be a part of your personality. The more you avoid, the worse your fear can get over you. I suggest you have at least one close friend with whom you can confide in your problems. In this way, you will be in comfort and will face less anxiety in social situations. Prefer to be in a group and not isolate yourself. Slowly, you will get over it. I also suggest you take a tablet of Panazep (Paroxetine and Clonazepam) 25 milligrams at night for a period of two weeks to help you ward off your anxiety. Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent. I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 14, 2023
Reviewed At July 11, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Padmapriya Chandran is a psychiatrist, psychologist, and Counsellor with 20 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS in 2003 and DPM in 2008 from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. She diagnoses illnesses, manages treatment, and provides a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illnesses. As a psychologist, she focuses on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients. She is currently practicing in Chennai.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Padmapriya Chandran is a psychiatrist, psychologist, and Counsellor with 20 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS in 2003 and DPM in 2008 from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. She diagnoses illnesses, manages treatment, and provides a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illnesses. As a psychologist, she focuses on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients. She is currently practicing in Chennai.

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