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

Question 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?

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Answer by banjaxed
you 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

These drugs are great for treating SAD

Answer by Janette
i would advice you to see a phsychiatrist i.e a shrink, coz you need someone to talk to and listen to you and i don’t think there is any medication needed all is in u as in it is up to you!! well if the doctor prescribes any type of medication well then take it!

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