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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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