Common "social phobia" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Social Phobia

Social phobia is a chronic mental disorder called social anxiety disorder, which disrupts the individual's social life and interferes with daily activities. Emotional and behavioral symptoms include embarrassment, fear to speak with people, avoiding activities that need a center of attention, negative thoughts, fear of being judged, thinking about the flaws only, etc. Blushing, increased heartbeat, profuse sweating, stomach upset, nausea, dizziness, etc., are the physical symptoms. Psychotherapy, along with medications, manage this condition. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor is the first choice of drug for social phobia. Antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and beta-blockers also help in treating the disease.

All social phobia Q&A

Why i get nervousness and sweating meeting new people?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the available description, it appears that you are suffering from social phobia.

Answered By

Dr. Ashok Kumar

I am sensitive and fear socializing with people. Is there any effective medication?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you have is social phobia, anxiety and mostly is a result of a hard or strict education in childhood.

Answered By

Youness Tanani

Please help me understand the reason for my symptoms.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, an inferiority complex, social phobia, poor concentration, and fear of everything can be a manifestation of depression or anxiety disorders.

Answered By

Dr. Ashok Kumar

How to overcome my low confidence, and poor concentration?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you have mentioned are low confidence, shyness in public, escaping attitude, and fear of interviews.

Answered By

Dr. Shubham Mehta

What can be done to manage fear and loss of interest in the life of a 26-year-old guy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you feel concerned about your inability to get socially involved with people and enjoy things.

Answered By

Mehwish Mursaleen

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