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As the Baron^^ points out succinctly, there are several medical options, but mostly those are new uses for a medication formerly used for something else (like depression). If you do choose to go the medication route, I would definitely recommend seeing a psychiatrist rather than your PCP, as they specialize in psych meds, and their side effects, rather than having to learn about meds for many other purposes. Honestly, I would encourage you to go to see a psychologist who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT was essentially designed for your type of issue, and through cognitive restructuring etc. it can get you back to feeling ok in social situations without the possibility of nasty side- effects or the expense of medication all the time. Run CBT through a search engine, I'm sure you will find some good information to help make a decision. you appear to have a fair amount of rationalization going on as far as your reasons for not going to therapy, but you will have to get past that regardless of the mode of assistance you choose.
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