Posted by S. Howard on October 26, 2000, at 21:20:40
In reply to Re: Social anxiety and Paxil » S. Howard, posted by Ted on October 26, 2000, at 18:39:15
Of course you are correct about benzos, and my doctor is right not to give them to me as I don't even trust myself to take them as prescribed if I get nervous or depressed. However, I have tried prozac (and St. John's Wort) with no effect, and I am now taking depakote and seroquel along with the paxil, which has helped somewhat with general but not social anxiety. That's why I thought benzos might be necessary, foolish as that is, especially for someone like me. The only thing that's ever boosted my confidence around people is alcohol, but I know from personal experience that this road can lead to hell.
Now for the questions: why did you hate paxil and what do you mean by "unless you're desperate?"
Because I'm desperate.
Second, aren't zoloft and wellbutrin pretty much the same thing? I'm asking this because I was prescribed zoloft at one time by my regular physician to help me quit smoking. My health insurance company would not pay for zoloft(which seems idiotic, considering the medical consequences of smoking) so my doctor prescribed wellbutrin instead. I didn't quit smoking, so I stopped taking the wellbutrin after awhile.
Finally, I know what FWIW is, but what's YMMV?
-SGH
P.S. I'm truely glad for your wife. I don't avoid people because I dislike them and I'm always happy to hear that someone found help - and relief.
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