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How Can Social Anxiety Be Treated?

Dear Doctor, I am male aged 44 years vegetarian. Height 175 cm, weight 78 kg doing Government job. Since childhood, I have been suffering from Anxiety problem. It seems to be social anxiety. I have been taking treatment since 1998 till date. I went to psychiatrists and psychotherapists. But in vein. I went to CBT, Hypnotherapy, Talking therapy, RTMS and all sorts of therapies. Presently I am taking Rivotril 2 mg one tablet in a day. My present problem is I am unable to express my facial expressions freely. I get nervous and shows its symptoms on face. My jaws become freeze and unable to express my facial expressions freely. It becomes hurdle in my life. How to overcome this problem. Kindly advise any ayurvedic or herbals to overcome this problem. Waiting for early reply.
Sat, 15 Sep 2018
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Hello,

I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms are closely related to the social phobia. For this reason, I would recommend psychotherapy.

I would also recommend discussing with your doctor on the possibility of adding escitalopram or sertraline to your therapy in order to improve your situation. Regarding herbal medicine, I would recommend valeriana and passiflora supplements.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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How Can Social Anxiety Be Treated?

Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms are closely related to the social phobia. For this reason, I would recommend psychotherapy. I would also recommend discussing with your doctor on the possibility of adding escitalopram or sertraline to your therapy in order to improve your situation. Regarding herbal medicine, I would recommend valeriana and passiflora supplements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist