Posted by Annie on May 4, 2000, at 22:37:33
In reply to Re: Social anxiety, posted by DC on May 4, 2000, at 0:59:57
> Hey DC, I've been on the Effexor XR for one week now, and just went to 75mg. You know, I think, THINK, I actually feel better. I am feeling a little manic perhaps (and enjoying it), not shrinking away from challenging situations, and blushing has decreased in # of incidents anyway (don't know about severity). So thanks for the message, I will keep you posted. Did you read my other message about EDMR or EMDR? The rapid eye movement therapy? Really a neat experience! Can't wait to go back and do more. Re Nardil, don't need to gain one pound, so will wait to see how Effexor works before changing meds again. I am so hypersensitive to everything, I am nervous to take any combination of anything. One problem could be is that I am seeing only my family Dr. for meds, and a psychologist for therapy. No pyschiatrist yet. Any advice along these lines?
Annie, I really feel for you. I know of one person with social phobia and depression who was helped tremendously by effexor. In general,though, Nardil seems to be the most effective drug. Are you willing to put up with the side effects? Neurontin seems quite useful--why not add it to the effexor? THe other drugs I've heard to be useful are mostly from overseas: notably, amisulpride, adrafinil, and edronax/reboxetine. SSRIs sometimes work. I had a good response from prozac once, but have not been able to duplicate it.
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