Hello I’m Dr. Carlo with AnxietyBoss.com. I’m going to answer the following question today: how do you take Zoloft for social anxiety disorder? This question came from a viewer who repeatedly emailed me about a question that he should have asked his doctor, but I decided to make a video about it because it is […]
Social Anxiety Disorder- What It Is And How To Treat It
Hello, I’m Dr. Carlo Carandang and I’m a psychiatrist with AnxietyBoss.com. Today, I will talk about social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia. Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is an anxiety disorder where you have excessive fear of social scrutiny and you avoid social situations. So the audience will benefit from this presentation by learning […]
What is the Best Medication for Social Phobia?
Social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, affects many people, as they literally are dying of embarrassment when people are around. Humans are social beings, and when you are fearful of socializing with others, then you will lead a very lonely and depressing existence. So people with social phobia may naturally ask- what is […]
Is Social Anxiety Related To Narcissism?
Yes, there are similarities between social anxiety and narcissism. It’s interesting how these seemingly different traits are similar. Both social anxiety (an anxiety disorder) and narcissism (a personality trait) have intense self-focus as one of their core traits. In social anxiety, you are self-conscious that you are going to embarrass yourself in front of other […]
What is the best job for someone with social anxiety disorder?
From a clinical point of view, the best job for someone who has social anxiety disorder (social phobia) is a customer service job. You may be puzzled by this answer, as this is the last thing someone with social anxiety wants- to be in the presence of lots of people. Not only is there a […]
How Social Phobia Evolves- The Negative Cycle of Social Anxiety Disorder
Today, I’m going to talk about the negative cycle of social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder. Social phobia is about anxiety about being scrutinized in social situations. It’s also about the fear of being embarrassed when having to perform in front of people, like when giving a speech, or when being in a […]
The Social Media and Social Anxiety Link
New technology and social media have altered the way we live, think, and communicate. New technologies have broken the barriers of space and time, enabling us to interact 24/7 with more people than ever before. But like any revolutionary concept, communication on social media has one paradox twist: social media has the potential to make […]
How To Overcome Social Anxiety
We all experience social anxiety to varying degree’s, and that is completely normal. Little bits keep us from making what seems to be an absolute fool of ourselves, but too much and we become too self conscious where it becomes crippling. We might seem and feel awkward to other people, worried they will view us […]
Can Social Phobia Lead To Schizophrenia?
Even though one may be confused that he/she has one or the other condition, since some of the symptoms for both can be similar and confusing, the answer to this question is simple. No, social phobia cannot lead to schizophrenia. Many patients with schizophrenia often show symptoms of social phobia, but never the other way […]
Social Phobia vs. Asperger Syndrome
Social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, can be difficult to differentiate from Asperger syndrome. Social phobia is an anxiety disorder, whereas Asperger syndrome is a high-functioning subtype of autism, a pervasive developmental disorder. Social phobia is characterized by fear of social scrutiny. People with social phobia avoid social situations and crowds due to […]
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