Posted by nutjob on April 14, 2006, at 22:08:58
In reply to Social anxiety with no energy or motivation, posted by tgo on April 13, 2006, at 15:15:44
I've struggled with social anxiety my entire life. The Prozac-Klonopin combination worked well for me in this regard. Unfortunately I became highly impulsive and prone to rages. I began to drink very heavily and use illicit drugs for the first time in my life. This combination of meds afforded me both the best and worst social experiences of my life.
I do not mean to suggest that you will have the same reaction. In my case it seems I was experiencing "Prozac-induced mania." I've now been taking Klonopin alone for the past several months, and while I do feel more relaxed in the presence of others I do not find myself socializing with people anymore than I do off the drug. If anything I am much worse off than without it because what little motivation I did have before is now gone, and sustaining my attention on anything is nearly impossible. Without the uplifting effects of Prozac I am more depressed than ever. I am both isolated and inert. As such, I am now in the process of weaning off Klonopin.
I will soon be trying Amisulpride. Many people claim to have had success in treating their symptoms of social anxiety with this particular drug. Further it is said to be somewhat activating. I'm not getting my hopes up about it though. Unfortunately I have no choice but to order it online from overseas without a prescription, because my doctor refuses to prescribe it.After I receive it in the mail I fully intend to describe my experience with amisulpride on this bulletin board.
Best of luck to you.
--job
> Hi. I have social anxiety and hardly any energy or motivation and tiredness. Does anyone know of a good med combo for this condition? I take Klonopin as needed and prozac 20 mg, but that doesn't help the lack of energy and tiredness. Anyone else have these conditions and found something that works?
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