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Posted by gjacks on December 8, 2003, at 0:50:13
hey, i was wondering if anyone on here has ever used zoloft for phobias. i have blood injection injury phobia. i am seeing a pyschiatrist. he thought that i should use zoloft and xanax combined. i take xanax as needed, which has worked great for me. i have not had one panic attack since staring xanax. but it doesnt help much with the phobia. its not like i can avoid the situation since i am majoring in exercise science and nutrition. so we deal with alot of blood. kind of ironinc, the career i want to do the rest of my life is the one thing that i am terrified of. any advice on zoloft for phobias would be great. thanks everyone.
Posted by JonW on December 8, 2003, at 7:45:52
In reply to zoloft for phobia, posted by gjacks on December 8, 2003, at 0:50:13
> hey, i was wondering if anyone on here has ever used zoloft for phobias. i have blood injection injury phobia. i am seeing a pyschiatrist. he thought that i should use zoloft and xanax combined. i take xanax as needed, which has worked great for me. i have not had one panic attack since staring xanax. but it doesnt help much with the phobia. its not like i can avoid the situation since i am majoring in exercise science and nutrition. so we deal with alot of blood. kind of ironinc, the career i want to do the rest of my life is the one thing that i am terrified of. any advice on zoloft for phobias would be great. thanks everyone.
I don't have this problem, but the zoloft could only help. I can say this, I use to have a fear that I might have a fear of blood :) If that makes any sense? So I would be afraid to watch, and if I would, I'd start feeling panicky. While I was on Klonopin the fear magically disappeared. I don't know if that would help you or not, since you don't seem to get much relief from Xanax. It might be worth a shot, though.
Jon :)
Posted by crazychickuk on December 8, 2003, at 8:19:28
In reply to Re: zoloft for phobia » gjacks, posted by JonW on December 8, 2003, at 7:45:52
Would you consiter changeing carrer? But there again that is running away from your problem, have you tryed cbt? i watched an episode on the tele just lastnight about ocd, this women had a fear of germs and her therapist made her open a letter and rub it all over her body and her sofa, then she sat her little son on the sofa, that cured her, i think it may help with you, give it a go along with some medication.. hope this is of some help to you.. you take care now xx
Posted by gjacks on December 8, 2003, at 12:09:12
In reply to Re: zoloft for phobia, posted by crazychickuk on December 8, 2003, at 8:19:28
thanks you guys for your responses. yes i am seeing a CBT. i have only went 4 times. its a lot of homework. he just tells me to go to places that cause anxiety, and try to work through the anxiety. i have to work a lot and go to school, so those things are hard to do. well today is my first day on zoloft. i havent taken it yet, but i will in an hour or so. hopefuly it works :)
thanks for being so nice you 2. it really helps alot. have a great day
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