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Posted by Tepiaca on March 31, 2005, at 19:42:36
Hello , I am considering to try Parnate instead of Nardil if my attempt of increasing Nardil to 90mg do not give me enough relief for my Social Phobia.
Has any psychobable partner out there have found Parnate to be beter than Nardil in terms of Social Phobia????
I am very interested in hear experiences
Thanks !!
Posted by ixus on April 1, 2005, at 4:07:29
In reply to anyone finds Parnate better than Nardil for SP ??, posted by Tepiaca on March 31, 2005, at 19:42:36
> Hello , I am considering to try Parnate instead of Nardil if my attempt of increasing Nardil to 90mg do not give me enough relief for my Social Phobia.
>
> Has any psychobable partner out there have found Parnate to be beter than Nardil in terms of Social Phobia????
>
> I am very interested in hear experiences
>
> Thanks !!What was the previous dose of Nardil?
If you don't have any other anxiety (GAD), Parnate could be an option. In my case it works for SP (not a major problem for me) but worsens GAD, thus I want to try Nardil. Take the message as a note, I could be an exception. I cannot tolerate almost every antidepressant (increased anxiety and agitation) and I need to use benzo.
/ixus
Posted by Tepiaca on April 2, 2005, at 23:21:01
In reply to Re: anyone finds Parnate better than Nardil for SP ??, posted by ixus on April 1, 2005, at 4:07:29
> What was the previous dose of Nardil?
> If you don't have any other anxiety (GAD), Parnate could be an option. In my case it works for SP (not a major problem for me) but worsens GAD, thus I want to try Nardil. Take the message as a note, I could be an exception. I cannot tolerate almost every antidepressant (increased anxiety and agitation) and I need to use benzo.
> /ixusCan explain a little bit which are the symptopms of the General Anxiety Disorder ??
What is the difference with SP ???thanks
Posted by ixus on April 4, 2005, at 6:34:11
In reply to Re: anyone finds Parnate better than Nardil for SP ?? » ixus, posted by Tepiaca on April 2, 2005, at 23:21:01
> Can explain a little bit which are the symptopms of the General Anxiety Disorder ??
> What is the difference with SP ???=================================================
GAD
The general anxiety disorder criteria group D: At least 6 of the following 18 symptoms should be present in connection with anxiety feelings (that does not include symptoms that are only present in connection with panic attacks):1. Regarding muscular tension: (1) Trembling, jumpy, shaky. (2) Tense, aching or sore muscles. (3) Restlessness. (4) Unusual fatigue
2. Regarding autonomic nervous system hyperactivity: (5) Air hunger or a feeling of shortness of breath. (6) Heart palpitations or rapid pulse. (7) Sweating, or cold wet hands. (8) Dryness of the mouth. (9) Dizziness or giddiness. (10) Feeling of sickness, diarrhea or other gastro-intestinal difficulties. (11) Feeling of suddenly being quite warm or cold. (12) Frequent need to urinate. (13) Difficulties in swallowing or "lump in the throat".
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SP
(1) The patient strongly, repeatedly fears at least one social or performance situation that involves facing strangers or being watched by others.
(2) The patient specifically fears showing anxiety symptoms or behaving in some other way that will be embarrassing or humiliating.
(3) The phobic stimulus almost always causes anxiety, which may be a cued or situationally predisposed panic attack.
(4) The patient realizes that this fear is unreasonable or out of proportion.
(5) The patient either avoids the situation or endures it with severe distress or anxiety.
Either there is marked distress about having the phobia or it markedly interferes with the patient's usual routines or social, job or personal functioning.
(6) Patients under the age of 18 must have the symptoms for 6 months or longer.
(7) The symptoms are not better explained by a different mental disorder, including Anxiety Disorders, Dysmorphic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder or Schizoid Personality Disorder.
(8) The symptoms are not directly caused by a general medical condition or by substance use, including medications and drugs of abuse.
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