Posted by Rick on June 11, 2000, at 18:35:40
In reply to Re #2: SOC PHOBIA COCKTAIL--WOW!!!:Survey Says..., posted by Rick on June 11, 2000, at 18:30:02
(This has GOT to be the last part!)You mentioned BuSpar and Beta Blockers. Most studies and personal accounts have shown BuSpar to be of little help for Social Phobia (even though it is often very effective in generalized anxiety), but one of my most helpful combos up until now was Klonopin plus low-dose BuSpar and pindolol (a serotonin-friendly beta blocker). The only reason I quit that one was because of some bothersome side effects after my evening doses, as well as endless pill-splitting rituals and the need for carefully-timed multiple doses.
Rick
> Is Provigil one of those new meds for anxiety? I had social anxiety disorder for a few years. It was very intense at times. In grade 12, I had a biology class that discussed many topics orally. Every single class I would have a panic attack. Sometimes the attacks would be the entire length of the class, which was 75 minutes long. My average HR when around other people was probably around 120 bpm. Talk about anxiety! Effexor seemed to take care of this and more. Now when put in social situations, I am the one who stands out.
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> I know that most AD's, especially serzone, the ssri's and effexor are effective in treating anxiety disorders. Have you tried buspirone or one of the beta blockers? Good luck
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