Patient's question:
A friend of mine is always not in their right mind, sometimes clear-headed and sometimes crazy. How can social anxiety be treated?Doctor's answer:
For social anxiety disorder, psychological treatment, exposure therapy, and other methods are generally required, followed by the use of anti-anxiety medications to alleviate the anxiety caused by social anxiety disorder. It is necessary to prevent one's avoidance behavior, and this aspect requires following the advice of a psychologist to resolve it. Anti-anxiety medications can include paroxetine hydrochloride or sertraline, among others. Do not put too much psychological pressure on yourself, and make sure to relax and gradually overcome social anxiety disorder.