Posted by utopizen on November 18, 2002, at 15:38:19
In reply to Re: Mood stabilizer for anxiety? » utopizen, posted by Ritch on November 18, 2002, at 13:07:30
> > I gave up on Neurontin. Though it was solving my anxiety, it seemed to do this in a "blunting" kind of way- slowed down my thinking, I spoke in a monotonous voice, etc. I never get depressed, and it made my mood very low/depressed sort of.
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> > I wonder if a different mood stablizer would work without such effects? I have social anxiety, no depression.
>I know, I've tried Klono prn before. It works. And I don't have any mood issues, I have a very regular mood, it's fine. I'm just very doubtful I even have the courage to make it clear I'm a benzo or bust patient...
> I think I read one of your posts about wanting to try some Klonopin. Despite it being a benzo, it *does* have "mood stabilizing" (antimanic) effects for sure. It also happens to be the most effective (non-AD) medication for social anxiety, as well...
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