Effexor XR for Social Anxiety?

Question

I went to see my doctor 2 &1/2 weeks ago, to discuss my anxiety.
I have always been really shy, and really anxious all my life. (I am 20 years old)

I always thought that after high school, this would go away... And I would mature and get over it.
But I still find my self scared to go places with many people (partys, stores, concerts, movies... You name it).

I decided recently that I can live my life like this anymore, and its just not something that is going to pass... With out some help. So my doctor put me on Lexapro, to sample.
He said that after 2 weeks I would feel at least 50% better.
Well after doing some research about different anxiety meds, I realize that lexapro is for GAD and depression, not so much for Social Anxiety.
So I then started looking for good success stories for SOCIAL ANXIETY meds, and so far Effexor XR sounds the best.
And i am wondering if anyone out there has had good sucess on Effexor, and how I might go about bringing it up to my doc?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

You feel like an experiment because that's basically what this is. Doctors can't promise you will be wonderfully helped by such and such medication. All they can do is try different ones on you, hoping that something will work. I love what Zoloft does for me; no more fears/anxiety/depression, etc. Could you possibly need a higher dosage? 1. The teen years are the absolutely worst time of your life. I'm surprised any of us survive it. You are suffering so many issues (no wonder) and from the effects of accumulated stress. Your body and mind are trying to cope but ... it's hard. You probably have a chemical imbalance in your brain which is very common. I hope you can find a therapist who will test you prescribe appropriate medications to help you get better. With the right meds, you will be much better and feel normal. I also take 100mg Trazodone and 1 mg Melatonin before bed (sleep aid). Maybe you could try that. 2. But therapy and meds can do only so much. God is the ONLY one who knows what you’re thinking, how you’ve struggled and what you’re going thru. He loves you passionately and wants to be your BFF. He has a super-deluxe custom-made plan for your life that’s beyond anything you ever dreamed of. BUT He waits for us to ask. Invite Him into your heart, ask Him to take over your life. You will instantly feel better. You are His special masterpiece. He planned for you before He even created the universe. Watch Him ease the stress and give you peace in it's place. He is on YOUR side. He never stops thinking about you. His thoughts toward you are more than the grains of sand on the beach (Psalm 139). He loves you more than you can possibly imagine! Find a big happy church and join some groups. Get a bible that’s easy to read (New King James is good) and read it every day. Find Christian support groups. Watch Christian programs like Joel Osteen, 700 Club, Daystar, TBN TV. Read Christian books, watch Christian DVDs. All the above and churches also have wonderful counselors that can help you. There's so much fascinating information to learn. Jesus loves you more than you can possibly imagine. You’ll have fun and the rest of your life will be the very best of your life. Since the bible is the best-selling book of all time, nobody can claim to have even a basic education without having read and studied it. I hope this helps; it sure made a huge difference for me :) They who seek The Lord shall not lack any good thing. Ps. 34:10 Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. Ps 37:4-6 Pour out your heart to Him (Ps 62:8) Nothing you say will shock or surprise God. "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love Him." 1 cor 2:9 WOW!

Answer 3

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Answer 6

made me tired all the time. all meds make me tired.