social phobia/anxiety

[daveyboy2345]

I see that I am not alone either, feels good. I think I may have Asperger's Syndrome(AS). I have taken online tests for it and have failed so I believe I have it, it has some positive elements 2 it though(increased concentration,intelligence).

 

[daveyboy2345]

http://www.mdlies.com/AQ

Here is the link to the test enjoy, I would also recommend researched your myers/brigg personality type(8 introverted, 8 extroverted)

 

[nuevo laredo]

not trying to sound like a know it all, but that beta-blocker, is that in any way relation to meds like zoloft? i know my doc had me on that only like a half a pill a day and had to quit it after 4 days i had the worst stomach aches ever, sweats and during the day walked around like i was out of it (not drowsy, just like everything was a daydream, like shit didnt even seem real around me) and insomnia.

Totally different class of drugs than SSRIs (which Zoloft belongs to). Beta blockers are not a psych drug, they are used to block the receptors in your vascular system that respond to adrenalin. Just go to www.rxlist.com and lookup Metoprolol.

 

[guest username]

I went through a particularly stressful period and my doctor prescribed a short acting beta blocker called metoprolol. It blocks the receptors that cause your heart rate to increase and in general really smooths you out without any addiction, rebound, or side effects.

Generally propranolol is better. Metoprolol crosses the blood-brain barrier and has been known to cause depression. Propranolol has the added benefit of less selectivity of the beta receptors, thereby eliminating tremors as much.

Any beta blocker will decrease your heart rate, the force of contraction of your heart (inotropy), and hand tremors (the jitters), giving you a sense of calm. This is why they work so well in social situations, especially if you have an isolated phobia (i.e., public speaking).

If your anxiety disorder is generalized, then an SSRI like paroxetine (Paxil) would be ideal until you are able to get counseling and overcome your anxiety naturally.

 

[supershooter]

ttt

 

[heatherrae]

I tend to be very withdrawn in social situations. I used to practice law, and I was not shy in court because I sort of had something planned to say. However, in social situations where I have to make small talk with strangers, I get very anxious. I read a book called "How to be a people magnet." I know it sounds stupid, but it gives suggestions about how to cope with making small talk, what to do if you walk in and know no one in a room, etc. It helped me. I also did toast masters group.

I don't know anything about the effectiveness of zoloft, paxil, etc. My self help remedies helped enough for me to get by in a pinch.

 

[Stillhere7]

Why would anyone want to take dangerous drugs so that they can come out of their home?

Meditate

 

[daveyboy2345]

Why would anyone want to take dangerous drugs so that they can come out of their home?

Meditate

Because people get tired sooner or later of watching their life pass them by.

 

[heatherrae]

Why would anyone want to take dangerous drugs so that they can come out of their home?

Meditate

You can't know until you walk a mile in another man's shoes whether they need the meds or not.

 

[Stillhere7]

Because people get tired sooner or later of watching their life pass them by.

Every one's life is passing by. We are all different, who is to say this is a bad condition?