what kind of medication do doctors prescribe for social anxiety?

Answer 1

All kinds but dont take any. Trust me I have it really bad...you can make it go away though. Its definatly all in your head. The only thing that I think is safe to take is xanax or valuim...but only take a small doseage when you are really nervous about something. And only use this seldomly while trying to conquer your fear. Cause even this medine is addicting. But to start getting rid of it is hard so you have to be prepared. Drugs dont ever heal the problem they just put it in remission and if you ever go off the drug you will have it and most cases worse then before. You dont want to be dependent on drugs. You have to really talk to yourself and tell yourself there is nothing wrong. And you are actually going to have to work through having a couple attacks until you realize that you are ok. The nervousness will go away trust me. Go and buy attacking anxiety its worth the money and you can do payment plans. I can give you the complete explantion of how to really get rid of it.....but I would be typing forever. If you want to chat more on the subject shoot me and email. Good luck and remeber you can get over it ....you create all the fear.

Answer 2

Mainly antidepressants. Paxil is supposed to be pretty good. Tranquilizers, also called benzodiazepines, reduce anxiety quickly, but the probability of addiction is very high. If you have problems with anxiety, believe me, you DO NOT want to go through withdrawal, so don't get hooked in the first place. They just mellow you out anyway, whereas antidepressants can block the anxiety from occurring in the first place.

Answer 3

I have a kind of "Obsessive compulsive disorder..." and at times I feel anxious in public... (I think I hide it well with a cloud of fake confidence at those times though) Oh yeah and a nervous stomach...

But my doctor prescribed me - "Aropax" it is like an anti-depressant non addictive form of "Serepax" which is more of a sedative.

Plus as well as that you can take a "Valium" style pill for those occasions when you have a panic attack, but these are more for extreme episodes, and just good to have handy.

They will make you drowsy though so better for taking at the end of a hard day of work once a week or so, to rest your mind rather than at the start to help get you through.

Also never under-estimate the power of your mind and staying positive and pro-active with your issues. Trying to take steps to heal yourself by training your mind to be stronger.

Just talk yourself into it, congratulate yourself on your accomplishments and try to not get down on yourself.

I sometimes even meditate simply like this:
(close your eyes) Simply repeat some positive affirmation six times in your head, and repeat this process till you feel you have reached a calm state yet ready to focus on your goal... such as when I am going into a job interview or something I will repeat something like ...

"I will be unshakeable in my confidence..."

over and over whilst waiting or on the train, and you would not believe what a difference it makes to your nerves.

Yes of course you can combine this with appropriate medication,

You can recommend my prescription to our doctor if you want and then see what he thinks is good for you...

Good luck, and never give up, never surrender!!!
Remember, you are just as good as others around you if not better than some...!

Answer 4

I understand completely how you feel. I also have had social anxiety all my life. Years ago this was just considered that people were shy. Please do not let it go. Talk to your doctor and get referred to a psychologist and a psychiatrist. They will know what is the best treatment for you. In my case I let the social anxiety disorder go and the stress from it caused me to hit the black hole in Major Depressive Disorder. So, please get help I don't wish the black hole on anybody. It is so difficult to come out. Good Luck

Answer 5

Drugs are for Mugs'. Honestly its not even an easy escape, its just a false you. Everybody gets nervous, and i know the anxiety can get bad, im still dealing with it, but i think with practice in certain situations really helps. Drugs will never cure the problem, dont give up on yourself, believe in yourself, and even if you do have another anxiety attack its not the end of the world, just really embarrassing... But ya dont want to get addicted to relying on those drugs..

Answer 6

many different and new types out there...
antidepressants-antianxiety(buspar-xanax)
Make sure you have been completely evaluated psychologically--the doctor will know where to start-sometimes it takes a few tries before you find the right medication-hang in there. You have to be in councelling or a support group where other will understand what you are going thru and can offer you advise on ways to help yourself....good luck

Answer 7

Probably zoloft everybody with any mental illness seems to be on it,pretty soon the whole country I'll just be walking around staring at the sky, then u won"t have to worry about any anxiety "Black Hole Sun"

Answer 8

I have read some litterature about panic attacks. But they allways seem to have a more scientific approach and that is nothing I need in my struggle to survive those horrible panic attacks. This is a "hand on" and very practical book. I felt it was written to me. I am sure that you are going to feel the same.

Joe Barry writes exactly how I think. The examples are perfectly described. And the method is genius. I recommend this book and thanks Joe Barry for writing it. It changes your life

Answer 9

Anti-anxiety meds, tranquilizers, antidepressants. The effects are mild so you won't feel like a different person just a more comfortable you.

Answer 10

There are several on the market, but check with your doctor,, they are really hard to come off of.