I am 39 year s old when I worried or I sea something or a person like police my libs or start cricking or vibrating even when I drink the alcohol the following day I have that problem and shy when I speak to anyone what is the medication.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician34yrs exp

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You have social anxiety which inhibits you from mingling with people and you need a counselling and psychotherapy anthropophobia, or the fear of people, is a commonly misunderstood phobia. It often resembles social phobia but is not precisely the same fear. Depending on the severity, anthropophobia may cause a phobic reaction even when in the company of only one other person. In extreme cases, those with anthropophobia may withdraw altogether, communicating with others only through snail mail letters or such electronic means as e-mail or text messaging. Like all phobias, previous experiences can increase the risk for developing anthropophobia. If you have been the victim of a violent crime or have experienced psychological or emotional abuse or bullying, you may be at increased risk for developing this fear. Other neurological or mental health conditions may also increase your risk. For example, those on the autism spectrum often express a strong preference for being alone. If this tendency is not treated with a delicate balance of solitude and social skills training, a fear of people could develop. Those with disorders that cause paranoia, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder, may also be at increased risk for developing this phobia. For many people, however, there is no clear-cut cause. Anthropophobia may develop at any time. Fortunately, it is not necessary to discover the cause in order to treat the phobia. Like all phobias, anthropophobia responds well to a variety of different treatment methods. When caught in an earlier stage, treatment may involve only a handful of brief therapy sessions during which you learn to replace your fearful thoughts with more positive ones. Behavioral training such as systematic desensitization, in which you are gradually exposed to stronger triggers, is often used. If your anthropophobia is extreme, therapy may take more time. You may need to spend several sessions learning to tolerate sharing space with the therapist before you can progress. Nonetheless, with persistence and hard work, it is possible to overcome even the most extreme fear of people. Be patient and kind to yourself, but keep pushing through. Anthropophobia interferes with one of the most basic human needs, the need for social contact, so the rewards are well worth the effort.  

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