2007-05-07 17:53:59 · 6 answers · asked by paul s 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
XANAX, that's what my mom takes and she is horrible with anxiety...
By the way to Catherine above me, I am disabled and out of work and my mom is in a nursing home, age 81 and can't be moved...
So the psychoanalyst is no good for me...
2007-05-07 18:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by aspenkdp2003 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
zolft, paxil, klonopin, xanax, valium, beta-blockers.
Social anxiety can cause these feelings, which can also lead to severe depression,
http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/ds...
There is hope; I've been there, and still am there, it is a long, hard struggle. I recommend
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cognitive_b... worked best for me, with mild anti-anxiety meds. I suffered from social anxiety for over 15 years. I've tried individual therapy, and group therapy and studied psychology for 10 years, as a profession, but also with the hope to cure myself.
Depending on your comfort level, you could go to a psychologist that practices CBT and specializes in anxiety disorders, seek a group therapy, or create one. Usually those that do attend the group therapy are a bit more high functioning because as you know, it can be difficult to speak in a group.
Another idea is to see if there are any local research studies being conducted that you could participate in.
The program that finally worked the best for me is this one: http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/au... and I was lucky enough to have a structured behavioral group to go along with it. Sometimes the people that actually attend this program come back home and form groups.
I recommend a mild anti-anxiety med, and a beta-blocker (it will reduce shaking and tremors enormously, but only use in extreme situations) in addition to CBT therapy.
Any questions, let me know ... I can't tell you how much this has improved my life!
Another great website: http://www.markway.com/acceptance/menu.htm
2007-05-08 15:46:22 · answer #2 · answered by Advice Please 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was also prescribed Paxil.
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2007-05-07 19:38:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not know what meds, but I do know if you pray and ask God to help you He will! Also get off of sodas, as they are loaded with sugar and chemicals, and is destroying your immune system. Sugar and sugar substitutes are killers. Use raw sugar or herbal sweeteners.
2007-05-07 18:07:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
They gave me Paxil
2007-05-07 18:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by Red Winged Bandit 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
marijuana
2007-05-07 18:11:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋