Phobias

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Sir I am 22 years old. i am having mental problem from last two years.My problem is I can't live alone. I can't travel alone or even my friends. I feel insecure moving out. Please tell me solution to as is effecting my whole life. I had medicines also to no affect. Thanks Anil.

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I am afraid that you will have to go to a professional's office and work with him or her in order to get some help. The three most effective approaches are exposure with response prevention, medication or cognitive behavioral therapy. When someone tells me they tried medications and they didn't work, I wonder if they tried the proper medication or medications at adequate doses for a long enough time period. Usually, the answer is no and we can find a combination to help. As I said, you will need to find professionals whom you trust to work with you. Usually a therapist who may be a PhD or LICSW with additional training in the therapies I mentioned and a psychiatrist with similar interests. Good Luck.