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I cant look at people in the eye and have a conversation, i have to turn my head and look away from the person. what causes this
Optional Information: Person's Gender: Male Person's Age: 47
Hello,Thanks for your question. I'm happy to help.It sounds like you might be suffering from social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia.This can be the case especially if you feel frequently anxious or nervous in social settings.You can learn more about this disorder and its treatments here : http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001953/Working with a therapist who specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy can help you overcome this problem. If you're interested, you can read more about this treatment and find a practitioner here : http://www.nacbt.org/whatiscbt.htmI hope that helps. Good luck.
Experience: Specializing in mental health counseling
what type of medication is needed?
Hi again,You'd need to speak to a psychiatrist to discuss specific medications. However, most commonly, drugs known as ssris are prescribed to alleviate the symptoms. Remember that medication is not a cure and that a combination of medication and psychotherapy is usually best.You can read about the medications typically used here : http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/social-anxiety-disorder/ds00595/dsection=treatments-and-drugsBest wishes.