Posted by Sarahh on September 5, 2003, at 18:06:41
I believe I am experienceing what they call social phobia or social anxiety disorder. I find that I am much too concerned with what I look like, what I say, what I do around other people. My insecurities are so ridiculous. I am an extremely good looking, intelligent female,healthy,fit,slim,tanned,nice skin, etcetc...but yet can't see beauty when I look in the mirror no matter how hard I try. I recieve compliments all the time in regards to things that relate to my potential etc...BUT I cannot seem to believe a single positive compliment that comes my way. I get asked out by men all the time but always decline their invitations. THIS ALL HAS TO STOP. I cannot stand it anymore. It's as if I view myself with this completely distorted imagination and even being aware of that doesn't seem to help. This has only been happening over the past 4 years now. I once had luck on an AD called REMERON. I was taking 15mg of it a day and I for the first time in years finally felt like my old confident self again. Unfortunately I had to discontinute using this AD due to the nasty weight gain side effect. What I really appreciated about the REMERON was the great effect it had on taking away almost all of my ridiculous insecurities and it gave me motivation and my sense of humor back again.
ANYWAY my question to everyone is: Has anyone had a similar experience or can u relate to anything I've said and if so can you suggest what other AD's might be suitable considering my symptoms???
Thank you
-Sarahh
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