i currently suffer from social anxiety.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life. These fears can be triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others. Physical symptoms often include excessive blushing, excess sweating, trembling, palpitations, and nausea. Stammering may be present, along with rapid speech. Panic attacks can also occur under intense fear and discomfort. Some sufferers may use alcohol or other drugs to reduce fears and inhibitions at social events. It is common for sufferers of social phobia to self-medicate in this fashion, especially if they are undiagnosed, untreated, or both; this can lead to alcoholism, eating disorders or other kinds of substance abuse. SAD is sometimes referred to as an \"illness of lost opportunities\" where \"individuals make major life choices to accommodate their illness\". According to ICD-10 guidelines, the main diagnostic criteria of social phobia are fear of being the focus of attention, or fear of behaving in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating, avoidance and anxiety symptoms.\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I have been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder. It's a social phobia that causes anxiety. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "Sorry to hear that. What are the symptoms you experience? "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I get physical symptoms like trembling, palpitations, nausea, and swetting."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That sounds very troublesome. Do you take medication or therapy?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes I take prescription meds but I don't self -medicate or use alcohol like some do."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I agree, self-medication is harmful and one should always consult a professional before trying any medicine. "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, people can become addicted to things they use without a drs. approval depending on the substance of course."}, {"role": "user", "content": "You're right and addiction only makes things worse! You should also try yoga to relieve your anxiety."}]