Posted by sabre on February 22, 2005, at 1:49:26
In reply to Re: Social Anxiety HELP » sabre, posted by Phillipa on February 21, 2005, at 16:40:22
Hi Phillipa
The only supplement I have found useful for SA is tyrosine in that it reduces the full panic and adrenalin rush when you are socially stressed. I also use beta blockers and magnesium for this effect too. But of course it depends on what is causing your SA.The tyrosine is not consistently helpful though. Larry Hoover mentioned that you should go on and it and off it in the 3:1 ratio (I think -check the alternative pages for his great advice). I am now only using it the days I go to work. It is a precursor to dopamine and noradrenaline.
I am going to ask for Reboxetine this week because I just need a lot stronger effect though. Just hope the NA will be enough to hit the SA on the head.Other people have claimed success with glutamine but I found it over stimulating. Theanine, glycine and taurine might be worth a try too.
I know you are unable to work now. Is this because of the SA, Phillipa? I know I'd be in the same boat if it hadn't been for beta blockers. I still suffer fear etc but I have overcome agoraphobia with them and can go to work.
sabre
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