Some other ways that social anxiety disorder can effect a person’s social functioning is by making it almost impossible for them to engage in activities that promote the making of friends or being able to attend social functions because of the anxiety and distress that often comes with such an endeavor. This can cause the individual to feel shame or guilt or become ostracized by their peers because of the lack of understanding. Not having the mental ability to give a large presentation to secure a promotion is an example of a way that this disorder can have a profound impact on a person professional life as well (Creswell et al, 2014). Pomerory (2015) discusses ways that the culture and societal norms or ethnic/racial group that an
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B., Schneier, F. R., & Liebowitz, M. R. (2013) discussed pharmacological interventions for the treatment of social anxiety disorder. One particular pharmacological intervention was the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Some of the medications in this category are Paroxetine, Fluoxetine, and Sertraline. These medications are often the first line of treatment when treating social anxiety disorder. Many times this is due to the safety, and tolerability as well as the fact that many of these medications also help to manage comorbid conditions. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors are antidepressants and work to ease depression by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is one of the neurotransmitters that carry signals between brain cells. Medications such as the ones previously listed block the reabsorption or reuptake of serotonin in the brain. As a result, there is more serotonin in the brain. Some of the side effects of these medications are nausea, weight gain, dry mouth, insomnia, suicidal thoughts or tendencies, decreased sexual drive, blurred vision, and fatigue. Despite the side effects, these medications have been shown to greatly decrease a large majority of the symptoms associated with social anxiety …show more content…
B., Schneier, F. R., & Liebowitz, M. R. (2013). The evidence-based pharmacotherapy of social anxiety disorder. International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, 16(1), 235-249.
Creswell, C., Waite, P., & Cooper, P. J. (2014). Assessment and management of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Archives of disease in childhood*d, 99(7), 674-678.
First, Michael B., 1956- author. (2014). DSM-5 handbook of differential diagnosis. Arlington, Va. :American Psychiatric Publishing.
Jazaieri, H., Morrison, A. S., Goldin, P. R., & Gross, J. J. (2015). The role of emotion and emotion regulation in social anxiety disorder. Current psychiatry reports, 17(1), 1-9.
Kashdan, T. B., Farmer, A. S., Adams, L. M., Ferssizidis, P., McKnight, P. E., & Nezlek, J. B. (2013). Distinguishing healthy adults from people with social anxiety disorder: Evidence for the value of experiential avoidance and positive emotions in everyday social interactions. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 122(3), 645.
Leichsenring, F., Salzer, S., Beutel, M. E., Herpertz, S., Hiller, W., Hoyer, J., & Ritter, V. (2014). Long-term outcome of psychodynamic therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy in social anxiety disorder. American Journal of Psychiatry, 171(10),
B., Schneier, F. R., & Liebowitz, M. R. (2013) discussed pharmacological interventions for the treatment of social anxiety disorder. One particular pharmacological intervention was the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Some of the medications in this category are Paroxetine, Fluoxetine, and Sertraline. These medications are often the first line of treatment when treating social anxiety disorder. Many times this is due to the safety, and tolerability as well as the fact that many of these medications also help to manage comorbid conditions. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors are antidepressants and work to ease depression by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is one of the neurotransmitters that carry signals between brain cells. Medications such as the ones previously listed block the reabsorption or reuptake of serotonin in the brain. As a result, there is more serotonin in the brain. Some of the side effects of these medications are nausea, weight gain, dry mouth, insomnia, suicidal thoughts or tendencies, decreased sexual drive, blurred vision, and fatigue. Despite the side effects, these medications have been shown to greatly decrease a large majority of the symptoms associated with social anxiety …show more content…
B., Schneier, F. R., & Liebowitz, M. R. (2013). The evidence-based pharmacotherapy of social anxiety disorder. International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, 16(1), 235-249.
Creswell, C., Waite, P., & Cooper, P. J. (2014). Assessment and management of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Archives of disease in childhood*d, 99(7), 674-678.
First, Michael B., 1956- author. (2014). DSM-5 handbook of differential diagnosis. Arlington, Va. :American Psychiatric Publishing.
Jazaieri, H., Morrison, A. S., Goldin, P. R., & Gross, J. J. (2015). The role of emotion and emotion regulation in social anxiety disorder. Current psychiatry reports, 17(1), 1-9.
Kashdan, T. B., Farmer, A. S., Adams, L. M., Ferssizidis, P., McKnight, P. E., & Nezlek, J. B. (2013). Distinguishing healthy adults from people with social anxiety disorder: Evidence for the value of experiential avoidance and positive emotions in everyday social interactions. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 122(3), 645.
Leichsenring, F., Salzer, S., Beutel, M. E., Herpertz, S., Hiller, W., Hoyer, J., & Ritter, V. (2014). Long-term outcome of psychodynamic therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy in social anxiety disorder. American Journal of Psychiatry, 171(10),