Drug To Overcome Shyness!

by Jyoti Pal
Published on June 23, 2008 - 0 comments
Drug To Overcome Shyness!

If you are the one who emits various shades of pink while blushing uncontrollably or just melt down as ice every time you’re in the spotlight, there’s a good news for you. US scientists claim to have discovered a wonder drug that combats shyness. So, no more sweat-inducing torments!

Oxytocindefine, a natural hormone produced by the body during sexual activities, that also assists childbirth, can reduce anxieties and relieve phobias, researchers found in the trails.

Researchers from US, Europe and Asia, in collaboration with pharmaceutical giants are now racing to synthetically develop the commercialized form of the hormone, Oxytocin, in hope to curb and contain the ‘social awkwardness disorder’.

In trails conducted over hundreds of shyness struck patients, the oxytocin hormone treatment administered half an hour before their encountering an awkward situation, showed signs of eased symptoms, researchers reveal.

"Tests have shown that oxytocin reduces anxiety levels in users. It is a hormone that facilitates social contact between people. What's more, it is a very safe product that does not have any side effects and is not addictive," a jubilant Paul Zak, professor of neuroscience at California's Claremont Graduate University remarked.

Separately, in a rodent trail conducted at Emory University in Atlanta, the male and female rodents injected with the hormone tended to be more faithful to each other than others, scientists discovered.

Oxytocin, a mammalian hormone that also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain, plays a vital role in female reproduction as it enables the cervix to open and the contractions to work. Higher levels of Oxytocin in the brain have shown increased feelings of love, empathy and better connection and bonding with others, among the volunteers of the trails.

While the Oxytocin nasal spray has been successfully trailed at the University of New South Wales, the 'wonder drug' promises to help a range of disorders including autism, depressiondefine and anxiety.

So, be it a party bash, an all important interview, or just a family gathering……don’t feel shy. Just spray and chill!