Posted by JahL on April 8, 2002, at 21:04:30
In reply to Social Phobia help please, posted by jonh kimble on April 8, 2002, at 19:43:15
> Hi im an 18 year old guy whos had symptoms of sp (biggest problem), cronic fatigue and a.d.d.for about four years. Ive done ALOT of research and have been to two psychologists and tried about 10 meds, all with no response, actually two made me worse. I find relief in of social inhibition with booze(who doesnt), nicotene (strange isnt it. lasts for about 1 minute then i feel worse for about 10 minutes.)and some stims, but every stim ive tried lasts for about 5 - 10 minutes then i feel worse. Parnate and dexedrine also had this effect, and i know they are like amphetamines. I currently suspect some problem with DA or NE. Anyway, im trying adrafinil as has been recomended for all these symptoms, but at three weeks, still no response. Im interested in hearing from anyone with any comments and would be happy to share anything else.
I've tried all the usual suspects (incl. Adrafinil) and the only drug to offer any consistent relief for me is Sulpiride (150mg), an old selective (for D2?) antipsychotic. One or two on this board have had success with its close cousin, Amisulpride. Neither are available in the US but here in the UK both are well regarded by specialists (they're not mainstream drugs), either for social phobia or more generalised anxiety (it helps me a lot w/ ruminations).
Not a cure for me but a great help nonetheless. Worthy of consideration if all else has failed. Both have shown AD properties in European trials.
Booze (specifically, binge-drinking) was my medication of choice before I chanced upon Sulpiride.
J.
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