There are a number of ways to treat people suffering from social phobia and it is important for those who have this disorder to find the treatment that will work for them. It is normal for people to feel anxious in front of other people from time to time but people with social anxiety disorder or social phobia have unreasonable extreme fears of being watched or judged most of the time. This fear is too severe that it interferes with their daily lives.

Doing common things in front of other people can be very hard for people with social anxiety disorder. For example, they are afraid to eat or drink in front of other people. They find it hard to mingle and create new friends because they usually avoid social situations. They also have physical symptoms like blushing, heavy sweating, trembling, difficulty talking and pounding heartbeat. People with this disorder do not have to suffer all their lives because there are help available to treat people suffering from social phobia.

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Hi,
I’m currently part of a drama group creating a play that deals with the issues of panic disorder and agoraphobia. We really want to have an honest, realistic portrayal of these conditions – would anybody be willing to share their experiences?

More specifically:
How does it affect your every day life?
What are the things you struggle with most?
Are there certain triggers for panic attacks?
Do you find it’s hard for others to understand?

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Social phobia disorder is a common problem for a high % of the population. I have found that public speaking in any form, or even just a little office meeting creates so much tension for a victim to this disorder, that some people say they would rather be in a coffin then do an eulogy. That is a real issue and I want to cover a couple ideas that perhaps you can put into practice for your next speech, what ever that may be. This will definitely give you a bit of relief.

Reverse psychology for social phobia disorder victims to follow before, or during an office meeting!

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one day i suffered from severe heart palpitations and that turned into anxiety disorder. I was a normal college student with a job great life. I did drink a lot, but have been sober for 7 months now due to this illness. the first time i got bad heart palpitations was after a night of yeiger and red bull…after my first trip to the hospital i suffered from panic attacks. now that its been 7 months it seems to only really trigger on stimulants like caffeine and sugars…ive been taking anti depressants to calm down the anxiety, but when i have caffeine it does not help at all. I use to have caffeine all the time and be fine. What is happening to me? I dont feel depressed or anything because i go out a lot despite knowing i may have a panic attack. i still cant get a job or go to school with this going on though. Can anyone relate to this or tell me wtf is going on?

Post partum depression is a condition that manifests itself in women following the birth of a child. The most notable symptoms experienced by sufferers of post partum depression include sleeping disturbances, recurrent sadness, loss of appetite, loss of energy, hopelessness, frustration, exhaustion, guilt, low self esteem, social withdrawal, and many other negative experiences.

Although much time and effort has been expended trying to unlock the secrets of this condition, no definitive single factor can be identified that in itself leads to post partum depression. Several issues have been singled out as important factors that contribute in part to the condition. These include prenatal depression, lack of self esteem, prenatal anxiety, and chronic conflict with a spouse.

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I’ve been bound to my house for the past year and a half for fear of the world outside due to panic disorder. I want to know if it’s possible to recover from it all and how. I would really love to live life and pursue my musical ambitions, but with panic and depression plaguing me, I’ve gone nowhere. For example, I took a four-block walk yesterday, and as soon as I saw the busy street and the loads of cars, I panicked. However, I did not turn back, but since then, I’ve been shook up and can’t stop thinking about it.

Therapy couldn’t help me since the therapist seemed to want to focus on my “supposed” issues with my mother, therefore, I was never prescribed medication. Two years ago, however, I had recovered from panic disorder, but clearly it was temporary. It was then that I had another therapist and was taking medication.

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Millions of people in this country suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. This disorder is characterized by exaggerated feelings of anxiety and tension every day of their lives over real and perceived issues. They imagine issues that cause them great amounts of stress and worry, which can range from health to money to family problems. For some of them, just the thought of going to work causes them great anxiety.

If you worry excessively about everyday problems for 6 months or more, you probably have generalized anxiety disorder. Even though you realize that the issue doesn’t warrant the attention you are giving it in the amount of worry it is causing you, you can’t shake the anxious feelings and it affects your overall health and wellness (http://www.wilddivine.com/servlet/-strse-6/Healing-Rhythms-Guided-Training/Detail).

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Im am wondering, of the amount of Iraq war veteran’s, how many are affected by post traumatic stress? A source to where you found your information would also be greatly appreciated.

This is a bit long so please stick with me, thanks.

I got sober last week after an horrific withdrawal process which saw me get severe shakes and sweats, insomnia, agitation, hallucinations and most of all panic attacks. This withdrawal passed and so did all the symptoms, except the panic attacks.

It’s a week now since I last drank and I spend every day hysterical with anxiety and panic attacks. I can’t eat properly because I’m always feeling sick to the stomach and I can’t sleep that much because I’m so anxious in the first place.

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this is about a woman in her 40s. according to her, she panics when she meets crowds of people to the extent that there have been several episodes of “heart attack”.
there was once that she nearly fainted at the subway and had to be brought to the station office. Another time she experienced heart palpitations and breathing difficulties in her workplace and had to be taken by an ambulance. after a few weeks of physical checks, she was referred to the psychiatrist and the doctor said she had a panic disorder.
but the thing is she looks perfectly normal. and most of the time when she tells me she’s on the verge of panicking, we aren’t even in crowded places. like the supermarket and stuff.

plus, she also complains that the medication she’s given makes her feel extremely ill (drowsy and nauseous) and even suicidal. according to medical websites, such side effects only occur in young adults and kids.
i know the doctors have sorta certified it’s a panic disorder but she looks perfectly normal to me. I’m thinking she just believes she has a panic disorder? and doesn’t actually have it?