Avatar Posted by dfmdaniel1 85 days ago (Question)
Hi. My girlfriend have social phobia or anxiet disorder. Lately, she is getting worse despite she is having sessions with a psychology and a doctor. She is all time thinking that anyone is laugh and looking her. She can't get out house and she is quiting. She not belive that it can be reverse. And I don't know how to handle with that. How can I handle with it and what can I do for her health?






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Written by Edahn 85 days ago Rating: 1 | Rate Answer: + -

Encourage her to stay in therapy. You can also encourage her to get out of the house a little, even if she has to hold your hand. Humor (renting comedy movies, going to comedy movies) would also be a good idea.

In the end, she has to realize that her thoughts are just paranoid thoughts and not representative of reality. Reality is SAFER than what she thinks and she has to learn how to stand up to her thoughts and challenge them. Her therapist will help her do that.

There is no reason to give up. People MUCH WORSE than her have recovered from social phobia.

Edahn

Written by dfmdaniel1 75 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

First of all, tank you for your answer. I do belive tha she can reverse it, but she don't. She cant go out...it is making her worse and each time that she get out she come back more unbeliveble that can reverse it.

You have said that a lot of people much worse than her have recovered... do you cant tell me more about it?

Written by Edahn 75 days ago Rating: 1 | Rate Answer: + -

Send me a message. Thanks.

Written by Thumbelina 84 days ago Rating: 1 | Rate Answer: + -

Hi,

It is very considerate of you to write and try to find ways to help your girlfriend. You are showing a lot of support for her by doing this. You can reassure her that no one laughs at her when she is out in public but the best way to support her is to ask her what you can do for her. She needs to feel like you are there for her no matter what. If you put pressure on her to go beyond what she feels comfortable doing, then she will resent you for it. Ask her what her therapist says she should do to make a little progress and then encourage and support her. I know this is hard on you but with a little patience, she can beat this. Perhaps she will let you go with her to her therapy so you can learn how to help her. Good luck.

Written by Clyde 78 days ago Rating: 1 | Rate Answer: + -

It is imperative she stays with the doctor and therapy. If she is getting worse, she may need to let them know so she can be treated better.

Best,

Clyde


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