The most applied method of treating social phobia is applied psychotherapy and/or prescribed medications. Alternative remedies such as natural remedies can be included in the treatment of social phobia as well as relaxation therapy and deep breathing techniques in conjunction with either herbal or homeopathic remedies which aid the healing process along with psychotherapy.

A holistic approach along with other therapies has proved beneficial in treating social anxiety along with a balanced diet and regular exercise. A patient suffering from social anxiety can choose from therapies such as:

• CBT – cognitive behavioral therapy which has shown long term benefits as this type of therapy concentrates on uncovering and changing the unconscious perceptions associated with social encounters. Gradual exposure to the feared situation is included as well as role play and rehearsal of the social feared situation with others.

• A therapist or psychologist can teach the subject to understand and control their symptoms by applying various different techniques and this type of therapy can be combined with other therapies such as CBT which has proved effective in 90% of cases

• Drug therapy is another alternative that can be applied in the treatment of social phobia. These include anti anxiety and anti depressants as well as beta blockers. Anti anxiety drugs include Xanax, Librium and Valium. Anti depressants include Prozac, Paxil, Tofranil and Lexapro which adjust the neurotransmitter levels in the brain and in turn relieve anxiety. Beta blockers include propranolol helps to stop sweating and palpitations. Before one agrees to drug therapy they should research the side effects.

• Psychotherapy and drug therapy can be combined as this combination has proved extremely effective with long term results.

• Homeopathic remedies and natural herbal remedies can be used in conjunction with psychotherapy. Natural remedies offer the same benefits as prescription medications without side effects as well as the cost factor as natural remedies are far cheaper.

There are natural remedies that are tailored to suit an individual’s specific needs and these products help relieve and calm anxiety as well as reduce the effects of social phobia. These natural remedies include Lemon Balm, lavender and passiflora Incarnata which soothes the mind and calms the nerves. Natural remedies such as St John’s Wort have the same effect as an anti depressant drug. Natural remedies taken over time can balance the brain chemistry as well as prevent overall symptoms from occurring.

Other homeopathic remedies and tinctures such as Social Fear Relief which alleviates any anxiety related disorder and relieves sweaty palms, dry mouth, trembling, palpitations, nausea and shortness of breath. Social Fear Relief also reduces the mental fear of fright, embarrassment and stage fright. This medication is also known to decrease negative thoughts and promotes a sense of wellbeing and peace.

Another natural remedy that has proved effective in the treatment of social phobia and are FDA registered and contain 100% homeopathic ingredients which have been specially selected to relive the anxiety and fear as well as nervousness and shyness related to social phobia symptoms such as speaking and eating in public.

All natural and homeopathic remedies as well as tissue salts are manufactured in an FDA and GMP registered pharmaceutical facility under the close supervision of qualified professionals. These remedies should be administered at the first signs of an anxiety attack which will in turn relive the symptoms immediately without any side effects. There are no colorants or preservative as well as no artificial flavors and are safe for all ages including pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

People suffering from social phobia have stated that these herbal and homeopathic alternatives helped them cope and some have even stated they were able to do the thing they feared most like eating in public or standing up and giving a speech and that they felt totally in control after taking these tablets. One review that I read stated that they have been totally cured and that they are now living a normal life thanks to these herbal products. So as you can see in spite of their being so many options to chose from positive results have been achieved from each and every type of therapy and many people now live normal lives.