u/Icy-Explanation4857

So I'm in sem 4 and exams are coming and I'm going to this particular psychiatrist in govt. hospital. I'm on my social anxiety meds but things are far beyond social anxiety. I mean this comparison/inferiority complex, I need cbt for this but the problem is I can't afford private therapy. I mean I can but I have to give an explanation to my parents why I need extra money which I don't feel safe sharing with them. And that doc only knows that I've social anxiety but there are more issues and he never listens properly (obviously the patient load is high in govt. hospitals).

And I think I've various cognitive distortions like personalization, selective abstraction. I try to write down my thoughts that bother me like evidence in favor, against, worst and best scenario and all. It helps me but I need to change my core beliefs. I've been a victim of emotional and mental abuse since childhood. Idk what to do. Living in Delhi alone feels too much sometimes. I don't even feel like studying

I mean things are better than before. Anxiety has reduced but there are more issues.

I've tried to put down my thoughts. I know it's a bit messy but try to understand and give advice if u can. Thank you

I’m 20M, currently in my 2nd year of university. I’m finishing Week 3 on 100mg of Sertraline (Zosert) for Social Anxiety and GAD. I’m also using Clonazepam at night to help with sleep and overthinking.

​I’m feeling pretty confused about my progress and wanted to ask:

​The Comparison Trap: Even on 100mg, I still have moments where I spiral into comparing myself to others—stuff like their clothes, status, or success. It makes me feel inferior and it’s really draining. Should the meds be "blocking" these thoughts more effectively by now, or is it too early to tell?

​Meds vs. Natural Adaptation: Before I started medication, I had days where I felt naturally confident just through social exposure. Now, I can't tell if the "good days" I'm having are the meds working or just me adapting on my own like I used to. How do you distinguish between the two?

​Doctor Transparency: I’ve told my psychiatrist about the anxiety, but I haven't been 100% open about how deep these "inferiority" feelings go. Should I be more specific about these comparison spirals so he can calibrate the treatment, or is this just something that takes more time?

I’m 20M, currently in my 2nd year of university. I’m finishing Week 3 on 100mg of Sertraline (Zosert) for Social Anxiety and GAD. I’m also using Clonazepam at night to help with sleep and overthinking.

​I’m feeling pretty confused about my progress and wanted to ask:

​The Comparison Trap: Even on 100mg, I still have moments where I spiral into comparing myself to others—stuff like their clothes, status, or success. It makes me feel inferior and it’s really draining. Should the meds be "blocking" these thoughts more effectively by now, or is it too early to tell?

​Meds vs. Natural Adaptation: Before I started medication, I had days where I felt naturally confident just through social exposure. Now, I can't tell if the "good days" I'm having are the meds working or just me adapting on my own like I used to. How do you distinguish between the two?

​Doctor Transparency: I’ve told my psychiatrist about the anxiety, but I haven't been 100% open about how deep these "inferiority" feelings go. Should I be more specific about these comparison spirals so he can calibrate the treatment, or is this just something that takes more time?