Thanks for the replies. I have a friend whose p-doc requested blood work at the onset of his treatment to rule out any obvious deficiencies that could possibly be exacerbating the issue. He thinks...
Hello All, Has anyone had a doctor that has ordered a blood test related to anxiety? Do you remember what specific tests they ordered and why? For example, I've read about the correlation of low...
Hello All, Has anyone had success with Lexapro for Social Anxiety? Or, have you had success with a different SSRI for Social Anxiety? If so, which one? I apologize if this topic has been discussed...
Thank you for the info, Park!...
Thank you! Do you find that it makes you any less "sharp", like your performance in a business meeting or interview might be hindered? My feeling is that I am so consumed by my anxious thoughts and...
Thanks Park, How does the Xanax help you specifically in the social situations that typically make you anxious?...
Thanks Larry!...
Thanks Scaredy Cat! I'd love to hear from anyone that has seen positive results with Beta Blockers for Social Anxiety! I'm not that familiar with them....
Hello all, I'd love to get feedback from anybody who uses Xanax (or any other Benzo or Beta Blocker) to better deal with social anxiety. Quick update on me... In September 2017, I finished weaning...
Hello, Does anyone know of a good CBT specialist in the Fort Worth / Dallas area? I have decided that the best treatment plan for my agoraphobia anxiety is to seek a therapist that specializes in...
Thanks all, I decided to up my dosage a few weeks ago to 100mg to see if it provides any benefit. If I don't notice any benefit by early next year, I plan to wean off completely and move to CBT for a...
Hello all, I've been taking Zoloft for about 8 years. I was prescribed it initially because I needed to take the edge off the anxiety I was having about going off to college. I took 100mg for a year...
Hi panache, How are things going? I'm interested in quitting Zoloft as well and am interested in knowing if you continued with your taper and how you feel. I think for anyone wanting to stop taking...