aged to decrease the amount of the medication to assess whether he or she 
is ready either to lower the dosage or to stop the medication completely. If a 
person is also receiving CBT, it may be helpful to have regular CBT sessions 
during the discontinuation phase. In some cases, your doctor may recom -
mend that you continue to take a medication that is working for you.
TREATMENT WITH ANTIDEPRESSANTS
Antidepressants are the most frequently recommended medications for social anxiety. 
These drugs are called “antidepressants” because they were initially marketed for treating