Posted by Dragonslayer on June 25, 2003, at 9:48:07
In reply to 12 possibilities for social anxiety, posted by pseudonym on June 25, 2003, at 2:57:25
> I've been looking at different med possibilities for my condition, one of debilitating social anxiety, and I wonder if the med to "cure" SAD simply hasn't been invented yet. >>>
Sorry for your problems, are you referring to Seasonal Affect Disorder or using "S" for Social? I assume it's Social. Your list is probably pretty much in order. In my opinion, nothing beats Klonopin. I have avoided the pitfalls (tolerence, seeking and abusing, etc...) and have been on it for 1 1/2 years at a low dose. I don't seem to have side effects (or I don't remember them, tee hee). This drug gave me my life back - not a sign of "addiction" - it didn't ruin my life. I am thankful for it. Some of the other meds listed I have no experience with. The SSRI's and Buspar made things worse for me. I understand how frustrating it is. A benzo works for me. I also have never looked at a drug as a cure - only treatment. Your list does give the ultimate theroy I have, there are no prefect meds. There are draw backs to all - it's a risk vs. benefit call we must all make.
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