I have finally admitted to myself that I have social anxiety disorder. It has kept me from having any kind of social or dating life. I have it bad. I need to know if there is any kind of medicine that can help me act like a normal 22-year old male.
Awh AJ, I'm so sorry you're going throught this. I do too, and can really relate to and understand it, The thing I find that works for me is just getting out there (cold turkey), meeting people, being 'myself' and believing that I am on level with these ppl. I know the ease of mind doesn't happen instantly but in time you'll feel wanted, desired, needed (These feelings help more than anything) Getting over it is not that simple either, that's just a minute part of it. You've just got to realise your importance and worth in this world, not only that, but if you could see yourself the way others see you.. you would really love yourself for who you are. Please see
that "why be him, when you can be the best so easily?!"
Email me to discuss your feelings more. I feel exactly the way that you do now. I have good days and bad days. Some days I think I'V conquered it and then the next day I'm back where I started... but with a bit of communication from my nearest and dearest, it really helps. I don't have them everyday though so I need to get over it, help myself. Pls email me, Rly want to
talk to you. I know you see it as a huge thing! Well of course it
is,it's YOU. I do too sometimes, but with a bit of confidence and a positive outlook, you can easily get over it and happily express yourself. email me. Love Caz xoxo
There are some on the market that psychiatrists will prescribe - anti-depressants. Go see one and ask to try some... probably not a bad idea.
Yes, but just tell them how you feel,anxious all the tchronic anxiety disorderime. Drs don't like to be told what the problem is.
Yep... zoloft is the medicine 90% of psychiatrists would advice. But this is not enough... The best treatment comes from inside: when a person is very-very shy, like I was in my 18/19 (i'm 21 now and still a little shy but hey who isn't?) he focus in any mistake he could do and doesn't talk his mind out because he thinks everyone would make fun of his ideas... this is BS!! if anyone makes fun of your ideas is because they are stupid ideas, or because he is an idiot who doesn't understand? It became clear to me that the second one is true 90% of the time. So, everybody makes mistakes, you have the right to do them your own too :) Oh and please don't think that in one week of zoloft you will be totally "cured". Shyness takes months to overcome, you should have patience and relax, deep inside you know you can do it :)
Yes. See your doctor.
AJ, here's a very good article about medication for social anxiety:
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And here's a test to measure how severe your social anxiety is:
Yes there are several anty anxiety meds on the market and finding a GOOD psychiatrist is the first step...It sounds to me as if this social phobia/anxiety would be evident to a good observant DR. or psychologist...I went tthrough the mental health system for 40 years in two states, and finally was diagnosed by a PHd (psychologist) as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder...It has changed my life. If you sense the DR/Psychologist doesn't want to give you anything for your disorder, then find one who hears you. Most DR.s are afraid of addiction and law suits, which is quite unfair to the patient. Also I do know that Social Phobia was considered a disibility worthy of benefits from the govt.(SSI, or SSDI). You should check into that and ease your sufferchronic anxiety disordering for I know that is what you feel...Good luck and keep looking-make a job of finding that 'right' DR./Psychologist. OK?
Yes, there is a lot of medicines like Zoloft and others that are anti depressants. It is important to establish a relationship with a counselor or psychologist that you feel good with and then they will determine your needs for medicine.
Good luck to you. I know the challenges of that world.
This is usually treated with counseling and sometimes with anti-depressant type drugs like Pfizer's Zoloft. I would suggest you talk to your doctor and ask him/her to recommend a good local counseling service to get you started. It can be overcome.
Yes, they do make medicine for social anxiety disorders- but you have to be diagnosed by a psychiatrist first.
Depending on the severity, the doctor may or may not prescribe you selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (antidepressants) in addition to a form of therapy.
I wish you luck on finding a psychiatrist that's right for you and finally overcoming your phobia!
I take medication for anxiety which helps relax me it's called endep and you need to get a prescription for this from your GP. I am also shy, but only if I'm in a group I'm okay with one on one. I found a counsellor through Relationships Australia and that helped me a lot. She taught me about "self talk" which I find helpful as I am constantly plagued with self doubt, and I have learnt how to control it. I still struggle with this but I've found that if I hang out with positive people I am a lot more positive and a lot happier.
Hope this Helps
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