Posted by hockeygirlcanada on November 4, 2003, at 7:23:51
In reply to Re: For Nardil users » ace, posted by BigDave on November 4, 2003, at 5:11:42
> Hi Ace/fellow Nardil users,
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> This is my first post..
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> I've been reading your posts with interest and encouragement as I've been giving some thought lately to going on Nardil.
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> Unfortunately I would have to do this on my own and buy the medication online as my doctor here in the UK has said it's not possible to prescribe Nardil for the usual reasons which I won't go into.
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> Anyway.. I have social phobia and had it for like 7 years bad now, tried a variety of treatments (SSRI's, beta blockers, benzo's, tranquilizers) and nothing works. At the moment I'm using alcohol and valium (not good idea I know) to manage the anxiety of social contact.
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> I'm reading everywhere that Nardil is the thing for social phobia and has the best chance of working, but I'm *really* worried about the diet restrictions. I'm a vegetarian and eat a lot of cheese and some other stuff on the restriction list which could be a big problem.
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> What I'd like to know is, how restrictive/serious is the diet issue? How do you know certain stuff you're eating won't have some interaction with Nardil?
There is a new diet list, I have it bookmarked, and can send it to you, some cheeses are okay, but not beer, although every person is different. Liquor is fine, but the way beer is made could cause the hypertensive crisis.> And finally, drinking... I sorta have a drink minor problem. I'm dependent on alcohol for any kind of social interaction. I'm not a heavy drink, and one can of beer (2 at most) usually fixes me fine each day. But would this be a problem with taking Nardil? I'm sure I wouldn't need to drink if Nardil works for me but until it does I would need to.
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> Any advice would be greatfully received!
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