Posted by michael73 on February 5, 2003, at 21:58:14
In reply to Effective meds for Social Phobia?, posted by jesus on February 5, 2003, at 20:13:58
Hi, I took Anafranil for depression and OCD. I had problems with shyness and anxiety around people. Unexpectedly, Anafranil really helped with that but that may have been due to the treatment of the OCD. Maybe something to discuss with you pdoc. Side effects that made me quit it were a nervous tension (not really anxiety but an inability to relax) and difficulty urinating which sucked because paruresis was one of my biggest anxiety issues. I also was on Klonopin and that may have had something to do with my better social function but I don't think as much as the Anafranil. I had a lot of trouble in college with social anxiety and so feel for you. Good luck. Michael73
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