I have a social anxiety disorder . I dont take meds anymore , i took them for about 8 years. I then started a therapy for analysis. This took 4 years in a group therapy which i had once a week for 1,5 hours. It was good practice and helped me alot. i still have anxiety but it isnt as bad as it used to be and i no longer need to take meds. There are good new therapy methods out there. So there is hope.
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