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. Then, anti-anxiety medications can be used 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. Anti-anxiety medications can include paroxetine hydrochloride, sertraline, and others. Do not put too much psychological pressure on yourself. It is essential to relax and gradually overcome social anxiety disorder.