I’ve learned that I have a Social Anxiety Disorder – what’s the next step in pursuing treatment?

It’s sort of a self diagnoses. I’ve been asking around for years and doing research off and on and I came across the symptoms for Social Anxiety Disorder. I seem to have about 90% of the symptoms in such a severe way that it effects my daily life dramatically. I’m unable to see psychologists or doctors due to the cost, and I don’t have any support from family. I’ve been reading about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but how do I know that’s right for me? As long as I know a certain treatment will work for me, I would be willing to do everything in my power to try and get it. I’m afraid if I wait too long, my depression as a result from my social anxiety will get even worse and impair any chances I have of recovering. Thanks everyone!

I also have social anxiety and I feel for you….I tried everything because I’m not much of a medicine person and I thought I could handle it myself but I couldnt I’m on Lexapro right now and I’m doing so much better you wouldnt even think I had social anxiety. If you don’t have the money I would say get a good book about the subject…goodluck

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Afraid of People: Social Anxiety Disorder Insights and Treatment $55.00 Afraid of People takes an intimate look at the lives of Pam, James and Chris who all suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder, the third most common mental disorder in the United States. The individuals in this film share their personal experiences and their efforts to overcome this debilitating illness. Their struggles and triumphs show that with determination, courage, patience and proper treatment, …

Physical Education Class and Social Anxiety Film: They Grow Up So Fast DVD (1950s) $4.99 This 1950s film, sponsored by the American Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, uses the individual story of a worried mother and her son Paul to advocate schools hiring certified gym teachers. Paul has social anxiety and is picked on in his high school gym class, which is taught by his regular classroom teacher. There are scenes of kids playing poorly supervised games or play…

Confidence and Social Anxiety for Teenagers: Self-Conscious Guy DVD (1951) $4.99 This film from Coronet shows how feelings of self-consciousness can interfere with a successful and fulfilled life. Marty lives with the feeling that there is a “spotlight” on him all the time, a fear that is affecting many areas of his life, including his school work and his ability to make friends. He wants a part in the school play, but his lack of self-confidence means that he is only fit to w…

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The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques: Understanding How Your Brain Makes You Anxious and What You Can Do to Change It $11.97 A strategy-filled handbook to understand, manage, and conquer your own stress.Anxiety disorders-grouped into three main categories: panic, generalized anxiety, and social anxiety-are among the most common and pervasive mental health complaints. From the subtlest effect of sweaty palms during a work presentation to the more severe symptom of reclusion, anxiety casts a wide net. Medication, once co…

The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms $12.00 “In this text, two psychologists and trauma experts gather together techniques and interventions used by PTSD experts from around the world to offer trauma survivors the most effective tools available to conquer their most distressing trauma-related symptoms.”…