I have social anxiety disorder with panic attack?

Question

i have trouble going to class and meds arent working because i get all the side effects any advice?

I've taken zoloft, afexor, paxil, cant remember the others

Answer 1

Think about what it is that causes your social discomfort. Is it fear of negative judgment? Rejection? That people won't like you? That you're not interesting enough? There are many reasons people become socially uneasy. However, nearly all the reasons are simply a reflection of the desire to avoid some sort of body energy that arises in social situations - perhaps nervousness, awkwardness, insecurity, or some other unwanted feeling.

Whatever that feeling is for you, ask yourself this question: Would you have a social anxiety problem if you knew you could handle that feeling? Do you think a shy person would remain shy for long if they learned to enjoy the feeling of approaching people? Learn how to be "OK" with the inner sensations that you're now avoiding, and your shyness will soon disappear.

Source: MC2Method.com

Answer 2

I can relate to you. but what meds are you taking? are they prns? i have found that prns like klonopin and ativan will help take the egde off the anxiety so you can feel more relaxed in the environment your in. if you were to take 0.5 mg of either of these twice a day, which is a very low dose, the most common side effect is drowsiness/fatigue....which once your body gets used to the med you will experience less of this. there is also zanax which is effective. talk to your doctor about prns for anxiety. theres also several breathing and relaxation techniques out there that would help you calm down more if meds are not an option. you can find these online or in books at a book store.

good luck

Answer 3

I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway

Beat Anxiety And Panic Attacks Naturally?

Answer 4

Biofeedback might help. It works on a number of different problems but insurance companies generally won't pay for it.

Get counseling, individual accompanied with group counseling. If your attending a University they usually have student counseling for very cheap $5-20 a session.

The biggest help is simply exposure, exposure, exposure. Set up social activities that you think you can handle the best and attend them. Use techniques that you and your individual counselor discuss to coupe with the anxiety. The exposure will eventually desensitize you to the anxiety.

Answer 5

Why not try a solution that does not require the use of medication. Check out this site:

http://www.cureanxietydisorder.com/cure.html

It has helped many people stop their panic/anxiety attacks....

All the best...

Answer 6

I have had this for years and if you work with your doctor, you should be able to come up with something, it took me awhile to come up with the right solution! Good Luck to you, I know what you are going through and try to relax, I know it's hard!

Answer 7

try light therapy. its all natural, really simple and it helps calm you down. its not too too expensive either, you just buy a special light

Answer 8

tell your dr, he will prescribe other meds.

Answer 9

biofeedback