Posted by paxvox on October 19, 2001, at 12:58:15
In reply to Is there any kind of meds for phobias?, posted by lissy on October 19, 2001, at 9:52:53
Sweet Lissy,
I'm sorry to hear that you have been suffering needlessly. Of course!! There are MANY medications that can help with phobias and aniexty disorders. You can also use behavioral therapy as an adjunct treatment with meds. The logic here is: You clearly identified SPECIFIC fears with SPECIFIC incidents, that is a learned response that can be UNLEARNED as well.
I think you should see a doctor, not necessarily a Pdoc if you have a good relationship with your GP. You can be given Paxil and Xanax or Klonopin, and you will at least be able to function. There are no consistantly efficacious OTC meds that will help you much (except perhaps Kava Kava),so don't be afraid (or ashamed) to go see your doc, and do it soon. Don't put it off. In a few weeks, you will be wondering why you waited so long to get some help. Let us know how you do.
PAX
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