Posted by Simcha on February 11, 2004, at 1:02:07
In reply to Re: Inexpensive Psychiatric Help?, posted by action on February 10, 2004, at 2:21:40
Action,
I'm sorry you got such an insensitive response.
Bendzodiazapines are the first line of treatment for anxiety disorders.
Klonopin is great. I've been on it. It lasts all day.
Good luck in finding the best help for the least money.
> 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."
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> 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."
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> 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.
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> Xanax has helped me before for short term help but makes me very sleepy and dumb. So I would like to try Klonopin.
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> Sincerely
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> Action
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> > >> 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.
> >
> > "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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