Posted by jms600 on June 25, 2011, at 17:49:59
In reply to more thougts on social phobia, posted by floatingbridge on June 25, 2011, at 16:19:23
> My husband and I were talking. He said he's been thinking alot (poor guy), and that he feels I need social support, a group. He says AA and it's satellites may
> not be quite right.
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> I said yeah. Remember when you had to 'walk me' 12 years ago? He did. He literally had to help walk me around the block. He was my coach. This is where we are again. I am dressed but lying down, waiting for the signal that the family is ready to go walking.
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> At that time, I was dx'd with social phobia. Wtf? Well here I am again, though now with a sleep aid (ambien worked! But super hangover.), waiting for an appt to an anxiety clinic. They deal with phobias, all kinds, plus anxiety disorders, all kinds. How convenient.
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> So, what's that expression, about leaving with only the clothes on one's back, or maybe naked as the day that one was born? Something like that.
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> I am going to have to somehow endure the discomfort that I have. I won't say yes or no to meds right now. That's besides the point.
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> I love people, desperately need them, but does it have to be so close up? Couldn't I love everyone, or just abide them more distantly.
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> Life is absolutely laced with irony. I have to face my fears. No one else can.
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> It's time for my walk.
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>I still think you should push for Nardil. It's the gold standard for social phobia. I suffer from terrible anxiety/panic disorder, but my p/doc won't prescribe me any - I wish he would.
I know the side effects can be troublesome and the dietary restrictions are a pain, but most people seem to say that they're a small price to pay for the relief Nardil brings.
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