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        BBC NEWS 24  123 08 Oct 17:24/17
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 PILL TO COMBAT SHYNESS AVAILABLE ON NHS
 A pill to combat extreme shyness is    
 available on the NHS from today.       
                                        
 The anti-depressant Seroxat is the     
 first drug licensed to treat a         
 condition known as social phobia.      
                                        
 Around one in 10 people admit to being 
 socially awkward, but a small number   
 develop an extreme fear of new people  
 which can leave them trapped at home.  
                                        
 The newly-licensed drug boosts self-   
 confidence by raising levels of the    
 brain chemical serotonin.              
                                        
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