Posted by King Vultan on September 5, 2004, at 12:09:14
In reply to Re: ? for those with SP--------anyone? » woolav, posted by zeugma on September 4, 2004, at 18:48:04
> dont think this is the right board for this post, but i dont know where else to post it..
> I have read that those with social phobia, or other phobia's for that matter didnt just get it out of the blue..What I read was that it came from untreated panic disorder..So, I am wondering if once you have the phobia, can it be reversed ever?? (like maybe if the panic disorder is treated)??
> Any info appreciated.
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> That's an excellent question. What I do know is that social phobia generally starts early, often before the age of ten, and is often accompanied by panic attacks. But medications that are effective in panic disorder (desipramine, nortriptyline for example) are ineffective for SP, implying a different underlying pathology.
Actually, both nortriptyline and desipramine were relatively effective for my social phobia, probably reducing the incidence and symptoms by 80%. In response to the original poster, my opinion is that SP absolutely can be reversed, either through therapy or drug treatment, or some combination thereof.Todd
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