Can anyone please help me?!?

Question

Hello,

My name is Lawrence,I'm 15 and I have a Social Phobia issue.

I was home schooled last year because of it and now it's gotten worse.

When I go in public places with a lot of people I get really nervous. I start to sweat,I get really hot, and I start to stare at the floor. I panic worse especially around teens or young people and that's not good because I am about to start high school August 25th! I was tease a lot in school.4th grade through 8th grade. I thought about suicide. When I tell my dad about my problem he just laughs.When I tell my mom she suggest I should take therapy. Can someone please tell me where I should go to get treatment? I think I want medicine or pills more than therapy. Can anyone help me?!

Answer 1

Tell your mom you want the therapy. Once you're with the therapist, ask him about medications.

Answer 2

Why aren't you visiting a psychiatrist?  They're the ones that dispense pills, and there are many that treat social anxiety.  Therapy is an important follow-up.  If Mom insists on therapy and no meds, ask for a referral from the therapist for that.