Posted by wingedcat on August 16, 2003, at 4:25:20
In reply to Lost in SAD, which med really is BEST?, posted by becksA on August 13, 2003, at 9:43:26
SSRI's personally made me worse.
Klonopin got me out of a really rough spot. It didn't take away the anxiety completely, but it made my panic attacks stop and things got quieter and more managable. I am weaning off of it now after 6 months because the side effects of memory disturbance are starting to really bother me. But during this time while I've been on it, I've been meeting with a therapist weekly and learning new coping skills. I think that having 6 months where I wasn't as anxious really helped me to learn how to feel better in the long run. I don't feel like I need the Klonopin anymore (but you have to wean off slowly or risk seizures).
I have heard people have really good effects with Nardil, but you have to be pretty careful with your diet on that and I'd be sad cutting out some of my favorite foods. Wellbutrin worked for some aspects of social anxiety for me by lifting depression and making me feel more awake. The anxiety and depression really play off and amplify each other, and I think if you treat one then you can work on minimizing the other.
I hope whatever you decide to try helps you out :)
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