Phobia - social; Social anxiety disorder
The goal of treatment is to help you function effectively. The success of the treatment usually depends on the severity of the phobia.
Anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications are sometimes used to help relieve the symptoms associated with phobias. See
Behavioral treatment appears to have long-lasting benefits.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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