Posted by Janelle on September 3, 2001, at 15:25:56
I've always been on the "timid" side (though I do have my assertive moments), but something has happened and now I experience times of what I'd call "social anxiety" - I start to feel very anxious and nervous if I'm out and about and I'm someplace where there's the possibility of running into people I have not seen in a while (and having to "explain" my absence; I cocooned myself while in the depths of depression and anxiety). I even try to avoid such situations.
No need to recommend Paxil (which has been approved for social anxiety; I've seen the ads), because I've "been there, taken that" (for like 6+ years) it worked great, then pooped out, I went through HORRIBLE withdrawal and do NOT want to go back on it (it may not even work again and then I'd be faced with tapering all over again)
Is there some other med, be it an a-d or something else, that helps with this?
Thanks,
Janelle
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