Posted by action on February 10, 2004, at 2:21:40
In reply to Re: Inexpensive Psychiatric Help? » Action, posted by jlo820 on February 9, 2004, at 9:53:53
Hi jlo820,
I believe you may have overlooked an important part of my post.
"I have been diagnosed with Social Phobia and tried numerous drugs to no avail."Definition of Social Phobia:
"Social Phobia ( Social Anxiety Disorder ) is a persistent fear, without apparent justification of social or performance situations. A person may feel that their behavior well be scrutinized by others, leading to embarrassment and a anxiety response in the form of a situationally bound or a situationally predisposed Panic Attack."Some symptoms of my Social Phobia are twitching, uncontrollable shaking, heart pounding, mind racing, and a strong urge to get out of the situation. Due to my Social Phobia I am limited in what jobs I can do - night watch, where I do not have to deal with people. If I can make it through the initial interviews I have a chance of getting and keeping the job, I hope.
Xanax has helped me before for short term help but makes me very sleepy and dumb. So I would like to try Klonopin.
Sincerely
Action
> >> Now I would like to try Klonopin to help me get through job interviews but I do not have the money to pay these outrageous Psychiatric rates.
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> ...This is not really a good reason to take a benzodiazepine.
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> "Everybody experiences anxiety from time to time—perhaps when giving a speech, facing a job interview, or driving along a slippery road. In cases such as these, anxiety is a useful emotion that helps us focus our attention and energy to avert any potential mishap or disaster.
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> "Some individuals, however, experience higher than normal anxieties and fear—persistent and overwhelming feelings that can greatly impact day-to-day living. These people suffer from anxiety disorders—a group of psychiatric disorders that can be terrifying and crippling."
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