Social anxiety disorder

[Dr.M]

Thanks Dr M, you maybe right i'll do some more research on seratonin levels and see if it fits. I did try st johns wort though and it did improve my mood but i started hearing voices no shit so i got of it right away after that.

I've tried brands that did nothing, and some that were AWESOME, again it depends on how honest they are being on the label, unfortunately I don't recall what the important part of it is that is only included in high enough doses in some brands, I have it printed out.

If you heard voices I have noooooo idea where that came from, I do not believe St Johns would have anything to do with that, bizzare.

 

[Testo]

I probably just go to the doc then a see what\if he prescribes anything for me.

Ive been reading 5 HTP is good if taken with B6 has anyone tryed this?

They seems to be mixed views on paxil and zoloft though and ppl are only recommending valium and xanax for short term use due to their addictive propertys.

 

[Testo]

Bump for anyone who has taking 5 HTP for this condition...

 

[MiniColemans]

bump, you still around? how is it going?

 

[Big Johnson]

I am the king of social anxiety disorder. Here's my sad, sad story; even more sad due to the several vodka and tonics I am trying to keep down.

First. paxil doesn't do SHIT. You'll be looking for something else soon. Paxil won't help.

I started getting SAD after a cycle of test, decca, and dbol. I was 26 years old; two years ago. I couldn't explain it. All of a sudden, I'm like getting very embarassed around peple and shaking and shit. Like stage fright, all the time.

What did I do? GHB. I don't reccoomend it. You;ll reck your car and maybe die. Not good.

I drank alcohol too. People can smeel it. Not good, either.

Honestly, the only things that ever helped me were clonopin, valume, meth, and ghb. Of those listed, clonopin is legal with a script.

It gets better. For some reason, steroid use can trigger it. I don't know why exactly, except that it increases adrenaline levels. DSon't know.

You are better off looking for the psychological cause, not the chemical. The more I work on being mor comfortable in social situations the better it gets.

Funny, a fe years ago I would have laughed at SAD. No anymore. It sucks, but I can think of worse. The more you get used to it, the less it stresses you out.

The3 thing with SAD is that it seems to make itself worse. You think, why am I feeling like this? Which makes you more SAD. Sucks. I feel; for you, because I been there.

Valuome, clonopin, alcohol, ghb, or just get better at relaxing in social situations. Talk more about it later, pm me or something when I am sber I can talk.

 

[Big Johnson]

I'm going to throw up

 

[musclebrains]

My doc's got me on Wellbutrin and Adderall. I don't want to push my luck.

The Wellbutrin kills my anxiety pretty well by itself.

I'm curious about your doses. That combination often CREATES anxiety.

 

[musclebrains]

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If i can sort the socal anxiety problem out, i think\hope my other problems will be sorted out too, except maybe the bigorexia which i dont think is much of a problem.

I researched this and someone mentioned zoloft is good for this condition and paxil\xanax.

Sorry for the long thread, any info would be great, thanks.

You should talk to buddy28 who has had success treating SAD with cognitive therapy.

 

[Puddles]

Zoloft and Paxil can cause some nasty sides. Xanax can be helpful but it can also cause trouble thinking clearly (like doing math). Of those three, Xanax seems to be the lesser of evils for negative sides though. Sometimes you will have to start out at a higher dose, then as your SAD calms down, you can lower the doses, sometimes to the point of taking a half on an as needed basis instead of 3 times a day. It's a short acting drug which is nice...no sense in taking something if you don't really have to. I wish you luck in finding what works for you!

 

[biteme]

I was born this way. I use to sit in the corner by myself in Sunday School Class. As everyone says here, there are great medications for this problem. Klonopin is excellent.