Old 03-19-2011, 10:46 AM
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CheekyAngel
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Hi,

I have a huge social phobia and also erethrophobia. It gets in the way of my everyday living. I cannot do 'f' all because of it. I understand the feelings are rotten.

My options for you would be to talk to your doctor - he may perscribe you medication but if you dont want to start meds then you maybe refered to a theripst/counsellor.

A theripst counsellor will work through why you are anxious, work on breathing techniques, visualization, positive self talk etc. Techniques to reduce the anxiety symptoms and work through the root cause of it. CBT is good for anxiety but there is other options you can take too.

Please dont let this develop further then it already is. Nip it in the bud. Dont let anxiety begin to control you and live in fear of those situations, because i know all to well have much anxiety can become a problem. I dont know if your fears/anxieties can esculate into further problems, but my advice to you would to seek help before it gets the chance to.

Best of Luck...
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