Hi. I currently suffer from social anxiety disorder
Yea I understand, It is also known as  social phobia which is an anxiety disorder characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations
Do you know of any recommended methods for treating or dealing with this?
Well, it's just to fight anything that can put you  under intense fear and discomfort because those are  major issues with SAD.
Do you believe medications can help as well?
. According to ICD-10 guidelines, the main diagnostic criteria of social phobia are fear of being the focus of attention, or fear of behaving in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating, avoidance and anxiety symptoms. Standardized rating scales can be used to screen for social anxiety disorder and measure the severity of anxiety.
The first line of treatment for social anxiety disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Medications such as SSRIs are effective for social phobia especially paroxetine. CBT is effective in treating this disorder, whether delivered
Social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life. These fears can be triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others. Individuals with social anxiety disorder fear negative evaluation from other people.
Physical symptoms often include excessive blushing, excess sweating, trembling, palpitations, and nausea. Stammering may be present,