social anxiety

What Kind of Doctor Do I See for Social Anxiety Disorder and How Is This Disorder Treated?

...  by The Headless Horseman: What kind of doctor do I see for social anxiety disorder and how is this disorder treated? I have suffered from this disorder all my life and am sick and tired of feeling this way. What kind of doctor do I need to see and what kind of medication is used to treat this condition? Best answer: Answer by banjaxedyou just need to see your GP or family doctor and they more than likely will give you a seratonin reuptake inhibiter ( SSRIs) a class of drug that includes Prozac and Paxil Read ...

How to Calm Yourself Down Before an Exam?

Question by ponymaddd: How to calm yourself down before an exam? I’m really stressed at the moment because ive had a few exams and im moving house. I’ve felt really sick but the doctor told me it’s because im stressed. On my last exam i got REALLY nervous to the point where i very nearly vomited. I’ve never been this bad before and i think its absolutely ridiculous but i can’t help it and i have two more exams this week… what helps you to be calm and also what makes you feel less nauseous? thank you! Best answer: Read more... ...

Meichenbaum Anxiety & Depression Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Video

  Meichenbaum Anxiety & Depression Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Video – For more information about this video, visit www.psychotherapy.net Internationally renowned cognitive-behavioral therapist Donald Meichenbaum demonstrates a brief, effective approach for treating clients who suffer the comorbid disorders of anxiety and depression. Combining footage from numerous reenacted sessions from a 12-course of therapy with commentary by Dr. Meichenbaum, the full-length video will teach you effective cognitive-behavioral skills.   Postpartum depression: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches Thus, all medical providers should know the signs of postpartum depression and the basics of therapy. ? Patients with postpartum psychosis may develop paranoid, grandiose, or bizarre delusions; mood swings; confused thinking; and disorganized behavior. Read more on Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants Read more... ...

Social Anxiety: Help to Overcome Shyness

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Anxious, Depressed? Book in With GP and Turn Over New Leaf

Anxious, depressed? Book in with GP and turn over new leaf PATIENTS suffering anxiety, depression or relationship problems will be offered books on prescription from GPs to help improve their mood. They will be given written instructions to take to a local library to pick up a selection from 30 approved texts. Read more on Irish Independent 90% of Scottish GPs give drugs for mental illness … UK also by Aviva found that 85 per cent were worried that any mental health illness they had, such as depression and anxiety, would deteriorate if they had to wait a long time for talking therapies such as counselling and cognitive behavioural … Read more on Scotsman Read more... ...

Who Is More Likely to Be Diagnosed With “Social Anxiety”, Men or Women?

by Ayurvedic-Medicine Question by ?GlindaHiWatt?: Who is more likely to be diagnosed with “social anxiety”, men or women? When I was growing up, people were just “shy”. Not a big deal. But now, diagnoses of “social anxiety” results in anti-depressants and other drugs, plus therapy. BQ: What’s the difference between being shy and being socially anxious/awkward? Best answer: Answer by AnonymousWell I heard girls are more likely to have social anxiety but I believe that gender has nothing to do with it. Read ...

Online Mindfulness Therapy for Anxiety

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