Posted by petey on October 19, 2001, at 22:39:22
In reply to Re: Is there any kind of meds for phobias? » lissy, posted by paxvox on October 19, 2001, at 12:58:15
> Sweet Lissy,
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> I'm sorry to hear that you have been suffering needlessly. Of course!! There are MANY medications that can help with phobias and aniexty disorders. You can also use behavioral therapy as an adjunct treatment with meds. The logic here is: You clearly identified SPECIFIC fears with SPECIFIC incidents, that is a learned response that can be UNLEARNED as well.
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> I think you should see a doctor, not necessarily a Pdoc if you have a good relationship with your GP. You can be given Paxil and Xanax or Klonopin, and you will at least be able to function. There are no consistantly efficacious OTC meds that will help you much (except perhaps Kava Kava),so don't be afraid (or ashamed) to go see your doc, and do it soon. Don't put it off. In a few weeks, you will be wondering why you waited so long to get some help. Let us know how you do.
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> PAX
You have got to be kidding! I'm reading these responses in total shock! How can you give someone advise to take medications because she is afraid of mice? I've been afraid of mice all my life and never even thought of going on meds. for that! Next you'll be tellng people who are afraid of heights, to fly,etc., to start taking medications! I can see where behavioral therapy might help, but not the meds. I am currently taking Zoloft and prior to that I was on Ativan and xanax. None of these helped with my fear of mice. I think some people are being very irresponsible when it comes to these meds. and they are being overprescribed in numerous cases. We need to learn to DEAL with things, not just try to cover them up! Not to mention I don't think it will work. Just my opinion.
Petey
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