recently i have been prescribed to paxil and have been taking it for about a month. it has helped the anxiety slighty, but not really when i am in social settings. i absolutely hate the way the paxil makes me feel. it just numbs all of my emotions and makes me feel like a zombie. i dont think i have depression, because im normally a happy person. but i just get very nervous and have panic attacks in social settings. so i believe i have social anxiety disorder. i have an appointment with my doctor this week to discuss other options but i would like to be informed of different drug choices that are available. can anyone list the different types of meds that will help social anxiety disorder, and if you have used any which has helped you best? thanks
Answer:
Paxil (paroxetine) or fluoxetine (prozac) is really a good choice. But since it is not suiting you alprazolam or even clonazepam may be useful alternatives.
It's really different for everyone.
You should ask about clonazepam. They helped me immensely with panic attacks, same with effexor. Your doctor knows best though!
See anxiety, panic attacks, and social phobia, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris... on pages 6, 8, and 9.
ok you can see a doctor about this, but if you don't want to, why don't you try St.John's Wort found at chemists and in the health sections at some supermarkets. It is commonly used as a natural therapy for anxiety, and sometimes even mild depression.
best of luck
xoxo
i took paxil and i still do and it doesnt work at all but its hard to get off b/c of the massive withdrawls i have bad anxitey and my docter gives me all these things that dont work there for deppression and i tell him im not deppressed...well they dont listen but if ur docter is will to change i take buspar but it ususally doesnt work..only in rare cases but umm i have hurd of a few but most to make u feel like a zombie and i hate that but if i where u i would try effxor or umm cymbltya..i think thats how u spell it give those a try and see what they do.i hope i helped
Hey, Most doctors dont tell you, taking meds may or may not help, no meds can take away anxiety 100% it just takes the edge off, thats it. another thing, new studies are saying its not a mental thing, for most people, like they thought, its a nerve for stress and so on that over reacts for no reason, anxiety can affect your whole body, if you change the way you think, and change your ways alittle, you might not need meds, heres what i did and i never used any drugs, i was so bad i couldnt work or even walk outside, when im feeling it start up, which you can, fast put your mind on something,anything, do something if you like it or not, the thing is you need to tell your body your ok, its a false alarm and your ok. it will pass, and it will.. walking is good, it works in time, walk at a park or some place nice, hobbies are good something easy not stressful, I had this for over 10years runs in my genes, i control it it dosent control me, it comes close but im in control, you must be strong on this, or it will run your life, water is good,drink water off and on all day, it helps, sleep at least 8hours or more is a must, why? if you lack sleep you cant fight it off, if you cant sleep, you must get at least 7, try the walking and putting your mind in a diffrent unstressful change, you can win, it took me over a year to study this on my own, and it works for me... I hope this helps good luck, and get your life back.
Hi, I think a betablocker is best (e.g. propranolol) because it just slows your heart making you unable to panic etc. It doesn't mess with your mind and is non-addictive. It is so safe they even give it to very young children. However, I only found permanant change in my anxiety and panic attacks when I did the following steps. I hope they help you:
1.Breathe properly - if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.
2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks, OCD and anxiety etc. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can speak to your doctor about taking a course or you can take a course for free online at: www.livinglifetothefull.com
3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. You can get free downloads in you put "progressive muscle relaxation" into Google (e.g. lots of universities have them as free downloads)
With each step practise makes perfect. (i.e. practise the steps every day, not just when you are feeling bad). I hope you feel better soon. Best of luck!
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