Maybe you dont know it but in the USA there a millions of people with social anxiety and many more that dont look for help. Now there are different treatments that are used to treat social phobia that have shown different results in each case.

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The common types of treatment are psychotherapy and medications which their effectiveness differ from each persons particular case. For some people medications are very effective to reduce some of the symptoms but for others not.

Medications have shown great results in reducing anxiety and depression in many people, but they do cause side effects such as nausea, headaches, changes in sexual behavior and more. So you have to be careful and consult your doctor before trying any drug medications.

However, psychotherapy is safe and can be very effective for some people and the results are long term. The difference is that psychotherapy helps you change your thought patterns and beliefs so you can understand that your fears are irrational and there is no threat at all.

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Paxil is one of the most common drug medications that helps control anxiety and depression, however is can produce side effects that you need to be aware of. On the other hand cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective kind of psychotherapy used to treat people with social anxiety.

Those treatments can be very effective if used with the supervision of a physician and psychotherapist, be aware that you still need some effort on your part, look for help and confront gradually a few social situations where you can practice and become comfortable. In some cases is very helpful to practice some social skills like communications and physical confidence, this will make your interactions with people more easier and fun. I encourage you to find professional help and try some of the treatments to improve your life.

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