Posted by Alara on June 28, 2003, at 6:31:44
In reply to 12 possibilities for social anxiety, posted by pseudonym on June 25, 2003, at 2:57:25
Celexa works for me.
It is mid-winter here in Australia and for the first time in years I have not suffered from SAD symptoms. I function well at work, socialise with my workmates, and don't get depressed every time it rains! I am even getting out of bed on cold dark mornings when the alarm rings...
I have been taking 20mg of Celexa since December. Before that I used Prothiaden (a tricyclic) and then Effexor. Although these ADs helped with the social anxiety to some extent, the problem was always bubbling under the surface. On Celexa, I am confident and even a little laid back in social situations.
I am still myself - a sensitive person. I have my bad days like anybody else. But I am not ruled by depression or anxiety; I can even cope with the tremendous pressure of the politics and high workload in my job.
Maybe I've just calmed a little because I'm 33 now and am feeling a little calmer about life in general. But I do sometimes wonder if it is the Celexa that cured me of social anxiety and SAD. It seems to be a very gentle drug.
I'll be interested to see if I get through the entire winter feeling this way.Hope this helps,
Alara
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