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Re: Social Anxiety -- Out of options... » mattw84

Posted by RobertDavid on January 14, 2006, at 16:58:57

In reply to Re: Social Anxiety -- Out of options..., posted by mattw84 on January 14, 2006, at 15:55:56

Matt:

I know of many people that have tried benzo's for Social Anxiety, but some never take a dose strong enough for it to work. Klonopin for examaple which seems to be a go to benzo for Social Anxiety typically is dosed between 1 and 4 mgs. I don't know the dose you tried before, but it didn't start taking the full affect until I got to 2mgs which I take at night.

As far as info on non abuse of benzo's by people with addictions, it was my doctor that gave me that information. I'm lucky that he is one of the leading reaserchers on anxiety disorters in the world. I have also seen the same conclusion from various web searches, articles I found in years past.

I have an addictive personality. I have taken klonopin for 12 years. I have never increased my dose, though I have played with it to find maximum benefits and minimum dose. The sedation seems to fade, but the social anxiety relief has remained. Taking a full dose at night helps too, once a day.

I've gotten off of it a few times, but my social anxiety returned. If I were you (and I'm not) I'd do some web searches for social anxiety web sites and you'll probably find info on the lack of benzo abuse for those with social anxiety. Perhaps you can show that to your doctor.

Good luck......

Rob


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