Posted by Philidor on September 7, 2004, at 19:36:22
In reply to verify Dx??, posted by becksA on September 7, 2004, at 14:09:47
Yes, I used to have the same problem. Inability to smile at people, esp. women, when they smiled at me. I'd just turn away instead, as if blinded by a flashbulb.
And it wasn't fear of rejection, either. Or of girls. It was just a stupid, knee-jerk reaction. A phobia. But socially, it was crippling.
The best drug for this I found is a minor tranquilizer. It start with a K. And it really works! It's been around a long time, but only recently have they found it to be great for this kind of stupid phobia. (Far more so than the new, expensive, heavily advertised drugs for social anxiety).
To find out more, go where I did:socialfear.com
And read all about it.
Best of luck,
Phil
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