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Posted by Julia on February 9, 2000, at 15:00:47
hey all,
i have never posted here before but i am in need of advice.i am suffering from an eating disorder,depression,and social anxiety and feel as though i am at the end of my rope.so,i have done some research and have seen articles about Prozac being effective for social anxiety-have any Prozac users here,ever found this to be true? also,in some older posts,someone mentioned Klonopin being effective for social anxiety,so i am wondering if i should maybe give that a try.i am currently taking Xanax,and while it has helped me a lot,it has done absolutely nothing in the socialness department,but i only take .25mg twice a day.could Xanax be as helpful as Klonopin if i got the dose raised,seeing as they are both benzo's? any advice,opinions,or info would be very greatly appreciated.thanks =)
Julia
Posted by JohnL on February 10, 2000, at 4:57:52
In reply to can Prozac and Xanax help with social anxiety?, posted by Julia on February 9, 2000, at 15:00:47
Any SSRI and/or benzo can be very good for social anxiety. A good combo is an SSRI during the day and a benzo for sleep. Only a personal trial of each will determine whether Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, or Effexor are the best fit for you as a unique individual. And only a personal trial of Xanax or Klonopin likewise will determine your favorite choice. Wish there was an accurate way to predict.
Posted by Thomas W on February 10, 2000, at 8:55:44
In reply to Re: can Prozac and Xanax help with social anxiety?, posted by JohnL on February 10, 2000, at 4:57:52
> Any SSRI and/or benzo can be very good for social anxiety. A good combo is an SSRI during the day and a benzo for sleep. Only a personal trial of each will determine whether Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, or Effexor are the best fit for you as a unique individual. And only a personal trial of Xanax or Klonopin likewise will determine your favorite choice. Wish there was an accurate way to predict.
Julia,
The only thing I dislike about the Xanax is that
it seems to be addictive. I take Xanax and Tofranil
and I have trouble doing w/o the Xanax. I have
an addictive history and that doesn't help. I'm
going to ask the Dr. if he would switch me to Klonipin
when I go back. I have sever social phobia and it
is a life killer; along with the panic disorder.
Wish you well!
Posted by Sef on February 10, 2000, at 17:43:17
In reply to Re: can Prozac and Xanax help with social anxiety?, posted by Thomas W on February 10, 2000, at 8:55:44
>Dittos on the addictive aspects of Xanax. Be careful. Maybe good to discuss that with your doc. I don't think Xanax is a good choice for long-term treatment. When my prozac was working it did help with social anxiety. Good luck!
Posted by Heather on March 22, 2000, at 10:33:40
In reply to Re: can Prozac and Xanax help with social anxiety?, posted by Sef on February 10, 2000, at 17:43:17
> >Dittos on the addictive aspects of Xanax. Be careful. Maybe good to discuss that with your doc. I don't think Xanax is a good choice for long-term treatment. When my prozac was working it did help with social anxiety. Good luck!
I tried Paxil a couple of years ago for post tramatic stress after a car wreck. I have always felt really shy and actually got held back a grade in elem. school because was too scared to talk to anyone. I did not take Paxil for social anxiety but I found I was more outgoing and it was an unexpected side effect. I think you should try a few Paxil is the one that was just approved for social anxiety.Good Luck!
Posted by FP on March 31, 2000, at 17:04:04
In reply to Re: can Prozac and Xanax help with social anxiety?, posted by Heather on March 22, 2000, at 10:33:40
Xanax has a high addictive potential. Klonipin, used 3 times a day, would be much safer, and more effective. Even though it's a benzo, it's "time release" nature means you don't feel "high"; just more sociable, good natured, and outgoing.
Prozac never did much for me; Paxil was OK, and Serzone seems just as good, w/o the sexual side effects.
PS: I've used Klonipin for more than a year; it takes that long for changes in behaviour to get "burned in" to the mind, I think. But I will probably stop shortly; it's done its work, and it's time to move on.
FP
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