Posted by King Vultan on August 1, 2004, at 10:46:38
In reply to NOREPINEPHRINE AND ANXIETY, posted by krybrahaha78 on August 1, 2004, at 1:31:36
I recall a post similar to yours a few months back. Beta blockers are used for occasional situational anxiety, such as before speaking in public. Of course, they will also lower blood pressure, too, which may or may not be a good thing. There may be some efficacy for social phobia, but I think there are better choices. Of course, these are also likely to have more side effects (such as SSRIs). Generally,
increasing serotonin--reduces anxiety
increasing norepinephrine--increases anxiety
Trying a beta blocker is easy enough to do and may be worth trying--I just don't think it is going to have the efficacy you are looking for. Ultimately, IMO, you have the greatest chance of making real progress approaching this from a cognitive point of view and gradually changing the way you think and feel in these troublesome situations.
Todd
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