Posted by BobS. on June 20, 2002, at 21:13:54
In reply to Klonopin or Xanax for Social Anxiety??, posted by BobS. on June 19, 2002, at 19:41:30
Thanks for the responses. As to SSRIs, I have various anxiety disorders and was prescribed Prozac and Paxil. The thread above on the "SSRIs and the open wound" sums up my feelings on them. They are fundamentally a marketing ploy in "pure" anxiety disorders. It took me 3 years to successfully withdrawal from Paxil. That's why I want to stick to BZD monotherapy.
3 beer,
I read the study you reference on Klonopin. Liebowitz was one of the authors. The doctor I am seeing is a colleague of Liebowitz. I am looking for personal anecdotal experience. My plan is to use a range of therapies, talk, medication (very little) and general support. Beer works the best, I know, been there done that. My hope is a reasonable medication approach will prevent self medication with alcohol and a little relief will help them lead fuller lives.
Regards,
BobS.
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