Stop Anxiety and Panic Attacks

I have been on/off Lexapro for about 2 years. It mostly works for social anxiety, but caused 15 pounds of weight gain and decrease in libido. My doctor added Wellbutrin to Lexapro to counteract those effects, but it hasn’t done much (plus, it’s technically not approved for social anxiety). I currently take 150mgs of Well. XL and 10mgs Lex. daily. I am 5′3′, 140 pounds, athletic build, but am normally 125 pounds. I regularly do yoga and lots of walking, plus I eat relatively healthy and organic, but I have always had an emormous appetite (even before meds). Suggestions?

Drugs work differently on all people. Some people may not experience weight gain while taking Lexapro. Ask your doctor to switch you to anotehr SSRI, like Prozac or Zoloft. One of those may work just as well as Lexapro but without some of the side effects.

By Dr. Richards, director of Social Anxiety Institute

*I found this handout yesterday and it gave me an aha as to why my progress was not moving faster. We need the cognitive material really, really sunk into our brains before going out and doing extreme high exposure. Hopefully this will give you some insight into how CBT works.

(HUGS!) to everybody who needs one.

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Been on Lexapro about a year now. 30 mg. It seems to be losing its effect it once had. It still works just I am back to having social anxiety. What is a good addition? I heard Buspar may work well. Suggestions to talk to my Dr. about?

30 mg. seems kind kind of a big dose. I am on 20 mg. Along with the Lexapro I take a small dose of Klonopin, and it helps immensely. Just half of a .05 mg.tablet works wonders for me.

Blessings to you, my dear.

Okay well when I go up into the front of the class I tremble like mad (my whole body does.) Especially my head and hands, I suffer from social anxiety and when I’m nervous it’s even worse.

Any way I can prevent this?

you should try Panic Away i suffered from the same problem and it helped me alot u can’t realize how much u suffer from that anxiety until it’s gone i can post u the link right now besides that trembling needs distracting ur mind from the event and not make it hard 4 urself if u make mistakes and deal with them until that trembling stops

the link is: http://budurl.com/jegr

What causing people to have social anxiety?

I begins with deep rooted fears. The cure has to do with identifying them and confronting them. It also involves building your confidence and self esteem. Read more in this book: "The Feeling Good Handbook" by Dr. David Burns:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0452281326/002-3126787-2527267?v=glance&n=283155

The book gave me the power to overcome depression and many other mental obstacles. I now look forward to my day and enjoy meeting new people. It’s great!

’nuff said?

I suffer from social anxiety and am currently seeking cognitive behavioural therapy. However, with starting uni soon, i feel i need something else to help manage this condition. Has anyone found the medication to be successful and does it help lowself esteem?

If you find that your social anxiety is still keeping you from enjoying your life, despite counselling, you should ask your doctor to prescribe an antidepressant such as Paxil, which is particularly good for that condition. I don’t like to recommend tranquilizers as they can be addictive. Paxil is well tolerated by most people and you will find that your mood will lift, which will relieve your anxiety. I would also like to invite you to attend a NAMI meeting, where you will meet others in your situation and make new friends.

Okay, so I know I just made a video, but no harm in making yet another one, right? =)

This one is about various ways my social anxiety makes me act, like:
- Not being able to make eye contact with people
-”Losing” my personality when I’m uncomfortable
-Finding it hard to focus on conversations
-Talking too quietly

Grrr…I wish the sound would sync with the video properly!!!!

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I am literally being pulled apart. There is an inherent contradiction between my perception and reality. I often feel useless, worthless, and undesirable, so obviously I avoid being noticed as much as possible. Others (women) have taken notice of me, but I have always found a way to avoid or to reject them without them knowing they have been rejected. Obviously, I want the love and affection of women, but I am unable reciprocate on a mature level.

When social anxiety becomes avoidant personality disorder…

zoloft saved me ask your dr

HI FRIENDS!!!! I have MISSED you! I thought of you every day while at the TAH & The School.

Today’s video:
*Shout out to Youtube user: Calculus345

*Inquiry on “I hate my social anxiety.”

*www.thework.com (Worksheets are available for free, and that is all you need to do inquiry)

*For the Jenny McCarthy/Byron Katie video,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsPAY_kpN8c

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I invite anybody with an open mind to share one example (or more if you’re really honest) how social anxiety has been a good thing, or even a gift to you and your life… this is about coming out of denial and really being honest and fair.

One love~!

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Does anyone who feels awkward or anxious in social situations overcompensate and try to prove to themselves or others that they don’t have a problem by being involved in numerous activities, groups, and events?

For example, I know a guy who seems to have social anxiety, yet he is a president of a club, a brother in a fraternity, a member of an activity group, and a bunch of other things. This surprises me since I would think someone with this problem would avoid all social situations. What do you guys think?

Yea it happens to people all the time, most people just don’t show it. I was able to overcome mine. Check my source for more information.