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Posted by mike123 on February 9, 2001, at 14:56:30
I know I need to discuss this with my doctor, but I just wana get some feedback from others. I'm 25, male.
I know what Anxiety is typicaly defined as, but what comes to mind is more of the extreme cases of Anxiety. I have always felt as an outsider in almost all social situations. Even around family or friends I often feel extremely self-conscience, and feel extremely unconfortable around others, Often times I find myself leaving the group to go in the other room to be alone. I have never had anyone I can call my best friend, or a girlfriend, and I have few friends.
Unfortunately years and years of these feelings around others has lead me to a low sense of selfworth and and recently turned into depressed feelings/suicidal thoughts.
Recently I have tried Effexor and I was wondering if this is the right medication for me to try, or if I would benifit better from something like Paxil. I question Paxil because some of the symptoms they describe I feel, but not all of them.
I guess the bottom line is I feel like I dont fit in with the rest of society, and my peers, I guess It can be viewed as shyness, and people say just be more outgoing, but for me to try to be more outgoing is like an act. Even simple things like family events make me very nervous, and unconfortable and is very scarry.
Please advise
Posted by Noa on February 9, 2001, at 15:09:19
In reply to Depression or Anxiety?, posted by mike123 on February 9, 2001, at 14:56:30
One thing I have learned here is that trial and error with meds is a big part of determining the best one for each of us. I have read here that there are some people who take effexor for social anxiety symptoms, but I think Paxil is better known for this, because there was a study on its effectiveness with social anxiety patients.
How long have you been taking effexor and how do you feel on it so far?
Posted by LauraD on February 9, 2001, at 17:49:39
In reply to Re: Depression or Anxiety?, posted by Noa on February 9, 2001, at 15:09:19
My anxiety presented itself during my big family christmas. I wanted to stay in my room and (here's the depression side)CRY all the time. Prozac did wonders for these symptoms. It was very slow kicking in but entirely effective.
I used to get nervous anytime I left the house.. going to movies or out for fast food.. anywhere.
I have heard that Paxil is the best for social anxiety.
much luck, keep us posted.
L
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