Posted by JahL on August 9, 2004, at 19:23:07
In reply to have i got social phobia?, posted by carriejane on August 8, 2004, at 9:16:19
> I think i have. I dont like going out, i get very anxious at the thought of it and the lead up to it. I imagine that people are looking at me and thinking horrible things about me. I never feel like i belong on this planet.
> I sweat like mad when its bad, my heart races and i feel soo angry inside mixed in with the anxiety.
> I hear klonopin helps, is this available on prescription in the uk?
> ps i have started efexor 2 wks ago
> Sorry to butt in on this conversation
> Cx
Hi Carrie.You describe perfectly my symptoms of social phobia.
Social phobia is, amongst other things, an intense feeling of being (critically) scrutinised by others.
In social situations the sufferer experiences acute symptoms of anxiety, such as the racing heart you describe.
It's not for me to diagnose of course; I'll let you draw your own conclusions.
I too live in the UK (for my sins) and am prescribed Lamotrigene + Sulpiride + *Clonazepam*.
You will have a job obtaining the latter due to the all pervasive benzophobia that afflicts UK doctors so (with some justification I suppose).
If you want to discuss the disgusting state of UK psychiatry, feel free!
Best,
Jah.
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