Posted by Rick on May 6, 2000, at 0:26:54
In reply to Re: Social anxiety, posted by Annie on May 4, 2000, at 22:37:33
Annie -
Glad to hear the Effexor may be doing the trick for you. I have copies of the full studies I referred to earlier, and in the larger one women showed even better response than men. (The same was true in the Neurontin study, but there women showed a greater PLACEBO effect as well. The Effexor study was open, i.e., no placebo, so it might have shown the same pattern.)
PLEASE keep us apprised on your progresswith Effexor.
I've never heard of the eye thing. Sounds interesting. Can you elaborate?
The symptom that has been most troubling in my social anxiety (because it's the most outwardly noticeable) is a tremulous voice. It's especially bad in some situations such as being the center of attention, giving a presentation, or making certain kinds of phone calls. But now it's about 70% under control with the Klonopin.
By the way, I tried Nardil just when I was embarking on my first really big diet...and to my surprise losing weight was EASIER than I thought. But I know a lot of people really balloon up on Nardil.
Rick
> > 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?
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> Annie, I really feel for you. I know of one person with
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