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The Swiss scientists during the World Congress on neuropathology in Melbourne (Australia) informed that they have managed to find remedy for shyness.
Scientists have discovered that hormone oxytocin can help people which suffer from sociophobia as this hormone influences separate zones of a brain responsible for fear.
Marcus Heinriehs and his colleagues from university of Zurich during their research have examined 70 patients which suffered this illness that is characterized by huge nervousness and isolation of the person. During the whole experiment patients received hormone oxytocin as a spray for nose.
It appeared, that oxytocin helped patients to get confidence and has increased their readiness for a dialogue in various role situations.