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Posted by geno on October 1, 2002, at 12:13:29
Iv been on zoloft 75mg and seroquel 75 mg at bedtime for 6 weeks. I dont feel depressed, but i do have axiety, social phobia. I dont wanna go out, just lay around and watch tv,etc. My doc took me off benzos 6 weeks ago due to my addictive problem. will any other medication help me, such as neuronitin, or other gaba meds? I tried gabatril with horrible results.
geno
Posted by JonW on October 1, 2002, at 12:38:50
In reply to social phobia/anxiety help, posted by geno on October 1, 2002, at 12:13:29
Medication + CBT is a powerful combination. If you aren't seeing a therapist you should be, and it has to be the right one. Therapy can make all the difference in the world with SP.
You might want to try neurontin if you haven't. Pushing the dose is often necessary for SP -- my pdoc (Liebowitz) had me up to 3600mg before giving up on it. 900mg is a minimum dose.
Jon
Posted by cosis on October 1, 2002, at 13:47:27
In reply to Re: social phobia/anxiety help » geno, posted by JonW on October 1, 2002, at 12:38:50
Nardil has got to be the best medicine for social anxiety, a high dose 90g
Posted by geno on October 1, 2002, at 18:27:56
In reply to Re: social phobia/anxiety help, posted by cosis on October 1, 2002, at 13:47:27
FRom what i gather, nardil is primarily domapine. Excess dop[ will get me anxious. Im in a level medium. Anxiety with social phobia. I guess i have to find a doc for benzo because benzos are the only thing that loosens me up, besides alcohol and i cannot drink.
Another combo i hear is good is zoloft/adderal/klonopin. but the later 2 are hard to obtain
geno
Posted by JonW on October 1, 2002, at 19:46:14
In reply to Re: social phobia/anxiety help, posted by geno on October 1, 2002, at 18:27:56
Geno,
Nardil should not make you anxious. It is the single most effective med for SP. Not without side-effects and diet restrictions of course. As far as klonopin and adderall go, if your dr. isn't open to prescribing them you are not with an experienced pdoc. Anyone with a serious mental illness should be working with the best. This can be expensive and many people get left out in the cold, but if you can afford it seek out someone who will take you seriously and who's only concern is improving your quality of life.
Jon
Posted by cosis on October 1, 2002, at 20:20:50
In reply to Re: social phobia/anxiety help, posted by JonW on October 1, 2002, at 19:46:14
One thing that I don't like about Nardil is the sexual side effects I am having right now, I hope they go away soon...
Posted by tina on October 2, 2002, at 21:16:43
In reply to Re: social phobia/anxiety help, posted by cosis on October 1, 2002, at 13:47:27
cosis
Nardil is an MAOI right? Does this mean that all maoi's are good for social anxiety ie:moclobemide?
Just wondering.
thanks
tina
Posted by cosis on October 3, 2002, at 10:11:56
In reply to Re: social phobia/anxiety help » cosis, posted by tina on October 2, 2002, at 21:16:43
Yes Nardil is a MAOI, the best for social anxiety, Parnate is used also but not quite as effective
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