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And the day came

When the risk to remain

Tight in a bud

Was more painful

Than the risk it took

To blossom

            -Anais Nin (with thanks to Jo Werther, LCSW for sharing this)

 

 

Social Anxiety Disorder (also referred to as Social Phobia)

   The following links provide some very good information on social anxiety and its treatment.  We hope they will be useful to you:

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General information on Social Phobia from the American Academy of Family Physicians

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Information for Physicians and Professionals from the American Academy of Family Physicians.  The article this link goes to is a succinct, readable, and accurate summary on social phobia and research on effective treatments.  Please be sure to take a look at the information on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy used either alone or in combination with medication.  The relapse rates are low compared to medication alone.  If you'd like to learn more about cognitive behavioral treatment for social phobia, please give us a call.

bulletSuggestions on how to monitor your anxiety and learn more about it.  Such monitoring can be useful in planning and facilitating treatment if you are meeting with a psychologist.

 

 

 

 

 

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The information posted on this site reflects our understanding of peer-reviewed research and generally accepted principles in psychology.  It is not intended to be used for self-treatment or as a substitute for individualized assessment and treatment by a licensed professional, and should not be construed as professional advice.

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