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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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