Posted by Rick on August 18, 1999, at 0:31:51
In reply to Re: Social Anxiety , posted by Cass on August 17, 1999, at 19:26:05
While everyone's different, I highly disagree with the posts by Cass and Yardena. I've tried Nardil (considreded the "gold standard" AD for Social Anxiety in research, despite the lack of the official FDA designation that Paxil spent big bucks to get); Xanax (a Benzo); and more.But now I'm on Klonopin, and it is nearly a wonder-drug for me, with no sedation after the first few days (carefully-timed, gradual dose-up schedule essential to ensure this) and NONE of those awful AD side-effects or weird sensations. And I've NEVER been able to think more clearly. (the latter effect could also be related to the low dose -- no food-restrictions required -- Selegeline that I am taking concurrently). And, unlike the AD's, it all happened so fast!
If you've had alcohol or drug dependency problems, Benzos definitely aren't for you, but in most people they are very safe if used (and discontinued) PROPERLY. I'm really sorry to see the bad rap Klonopin sometimes gets when controlled studies have shown it to be the single most effective Social Anxiety medication for most people. Wish I had time to lead you to all the good, rational literature and the aforementioned studies, but I don't at the moment. But do see my posts a bit further up under "Social Phobia - Side Effects of Celexa".
Good Luck. Hope you get to experience the (L-O-O-O-N-G AWAITED) relief I've been experiencing with Klonopin as my key med.
Rick
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> > I haven't seen a lot written about Social Anxiety in Psychobabble. (Occasional references.) If you are reading this and have Social Anxiety. Can you tell me which med. has worked best for you?? (I also have OCD - but that's another "thread".) Thanks guys!!
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> I've taken the whole gamut of tranquilizers for social anxiety. Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, Lorazepam and others I can't even remember. They help a little with anxiety, but I hate the muddled cognitive skills (although I get that from depression, too). Inevitably, I become addicted. I don't like that either. Right now, I'm not on a sedative and still have the ever present battle with social anxiety. For me, it's a trade off, addiction or social anxiety. Neither is fun. Maybe it would be different for you. In the past, I have overdone it with tranquilizers. and the addictions may be partly my own fault. Coincidentally, I think I may also have OCD, although I haven't been diagnosed with it. I just thought I would give you my experiences. I hope that you find something that works for you. I hope you will share it if you do. Best wishes.
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> > I haven't seen a lot written about Social Anxiety in Psychobabble. (Occasional references.) If you are reading this and have Social Anxiety. Can you tell me which med. has worked best for you?? (I also have OCD - but that's another "thread".) Thanks guys!!
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> I've taken the whole gamut of tranquilizers for social anxiety. Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, Lorazepam and others I can't even remember. They help a little with anxiety, but I hate the muddled cognitive skills (although I get that from depression, too). Inevitably, I become addicted. I don't like that either. Right now, I'm not on a sedative and still have the ever present battle with social anxiety. For me, it's a trade off, addiction or social anxiety. Neither is fun. Maybe it would be different for you. In the past, I have overdone it with tranquilizers. and the addictions may be partly my own fault. Coincidentally, I think I may also have OCD, although I haven't been diagnosed with it. I just thought I would give you my experiences. I hope that you find something that works for you. I hope you will share it if you do. Best wishes.
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