What do you think is more effective way to get rid of Social Phobia?

[webmaster]

What do you think is more effective way to get rid of Social Phobia?

 

[Beany]

Going out and practicing interacting with strangers.
It's the most effective solution for me so far, despite being very scary. But interacting with people is the demon I need to face.

 

[this_portrait]

I was going to vote for going to therapy, but then therapy doesn't work if you yourself don't put the effort into getting better. Therapy may be a good motivator, but it can't do the work for you.

As for medication, I don't see much of anything positive about it. I've never taken it before, nor do I plan on ever taking it. Sure, it's supposed to help lessen your anxiety, but then that's not you putting in the effort, that's the pill doing it for you. A pill can only get rid of something temporarily. No offense to anyone who takes meds, though; I'm just stating my opinion.

So to sum it up, getting the courage to face your fears and taking care of it yourself is probably the most effective to me. Do I always practice what I preach? Nope, but I'm trying.

 

[Skatergirl]

I think therapy would be the best way. But taking meds can be good too.
So i voted for therapy and taking medicines.

 

[king crackers]

i dont know yet im still trying to deal with it but the guy that said talking to complete strangers sounds like he's on the right path..... thanx buddy

 

[kingcrackers]

I was going to vote for going to therapy, but then therapy doesn't work if you yourself don't put the effort into getting better. Therapy may be a good motivator, but it can't do the work for you.

As for medication, I don't see much of anything positive about it. I've never taken it before, nor do I plan on ever taking it. Sure, it's supposed to help lessen your anxiety, but then that's not you putting in the effort, that's the pill doing it for you. A pill can only get rid of something temporarily. No offense to anyone who takes meds, though; I'm just stating my opinion.

So to sum it up, getting the courage to face your fears and taking care of it yourself is probably the most effective to me. Do I always practice what I preach? Nope, but I'm trying.

i feel the same way

 

[bratz]

i think the solution is going out meeting people,make a new friend everyday and be least bothered about wht others say or think.

 

[Prestonator]

I don't believe taking medicine is the answer.

 

[SLikeSascha]

I don't believe taking medicine is the answer.

Agreed. I feel like communication should always be the first step.