Will paxil or maybe another med help me

[sicklydiesel]

Ever since i can remember i have been terrified of social situations, i cannot speak in front of groups of people without my throat getting all dry and sweating like crazy. I get nervous and sweaty doing everyday things like goin to the mall and the bank and so on..i always feel everyone is watching me...when i go out with my friends, i need to get drunk just to have a good time and dance. My girlfriend and family tell me to just be more confident and overcome but i just cant, no matter how hard i try. This leads me to drink alot more when i go out, its the only way for me to be outgoing and have fun. Its not like im an ugly, i see women check me out all the time, but i could never go up to them and talk to them, im a total pussy when it comes to that. Are there any meds that could help me be more confident or atleast not be so nervous in public situations???..this shit is really holding me back from living life to the fullest and its hurting my career due to my shitty personality.

 

[p0ink]

if there was an rx med that had similar effects to cocaine with how it makes you all social and have balls of steel, you would be in business

 

[WODIN]

Check into wellbutrin, it offers similar relief as paxil without the sides of that accompany paxil.

 

[the nature boy]

Ever since i can remember i have been terrified of social situations, i cannot speak in front of groups of people without my throat getting all dry and sweating like crazy. I get nervous and sweaty doing everyday things like goin to the mall and the bank and so on..i always feel everyone is watching me...when i go out with my friends, i need to get drunk just to have a good time and dance. My girlfriend and family tell me to just be more confident and overcome but i just cant, no matter how hard i try. This leads me to drink alot more when i go out, its the only way for me to be outgoing and have fun. Its not like im an ugly, i see women check me out all the time, but i could never go up to them and talk to them, im a total pussy when it comes to that. Are there any meds that could help me be more confident or atleast not be so nervous in public situations???..this shit is really holding me back from living life to the fullest and its hurting my career due to my shitty personality.

paxil is marketed to those with incredible shyness, but it's mainly an antidepressant. I can't hurt to try it. Get on some meds and go see a therapist, taking anti-depressants are not a good long term solution IMO.

 

[sicklydiesel]

Check into wellbutrin, it offers similar relief as paxil without the sides of that accompany paxil.

thanks wodin....im gonna look into that


nature boy..thats why im not sure what to take..i dont have problems with depression, just being shy

 

[LiLady11]

Paxil is an anti-anxiety drug NB. I have been on it for almost 2 years now. It works wonders once they figure out how high of a dosage you need to overcome the anxiety. But as Wodin said, it does have a lot of side affects. I got very ill trying to come off it to switch to another med and that was no fun!!
Wellbutrin was originally marketed for people who want to lose weight/quit smoking. It basically just takes the edge off.
I would recommend trying either Celexa or Xanax. My mother has been on Xanax and loves it. It is however a stronger med.
See a psychiatrist. They are the only ones who can tell you for sure what kind of med you should be taking. Don't get it from your family doctor. More often than not, they will prescribe Paxil and they also don't have the proper means to monitor your progress.

Good luck and feel free to PM me anytime if you have anything you want to ask!!

 

[the nature boy]

I've taken paxil, I hated it. It made me way too tired.

But as I said, in the print ads and television commercials paxil was/is marketed as an medication aimed at those with debilitating shyness.