HI,
That's sounds like a really interesting book, what's it called, who's the
author? I'd really
like to try and get a copy.
Just my 2 cents on SSRIs here: I would be very careful about taking them. Sure
they may
work well at minimising depression and controlling anxiety, but the real problem
is
coming off them.
As soon as the dosage is decreased or stopped - the depression comes back bigger
and
blacker than before. It's like the SSRI's are just corking the bottle, stopping
them is like
shaking the bottle and ... I'm sure you get the picture.
I've had personal experience of this, I've seen it happen to other people, and I
recently
watched a documentry confirming that it is a very common occurance in people
taking
SSRIs. Sure, it mightn't happen to everyone, just be careful, you really don't
know until you
try. But from my experience it was pure Hell, I'm lucky to still be here.
It turned me off ever taking anti-depressants for a few years. Until the Doc
suggested
these new pills called Avanza (mirtazapine), I'm not sure what group of anti-dep
they
come under but a Google search should provide plenty of info. But I've found
them quite
effective with minimal side effects, I even went off them for a month and I
certainly wasn't
bowled over by a massive wave of depression like when I went off Aropax (SSRI).
As for dealing with anxiety, or SAD inparticular I find beta-blockers
(propanolol) to be
quite useful. They were prescribed to me for Migraine prevention, but they have
this really
useful side-effect of anxiety reduction. I usually pop one before I go shopping
or to a
family dinner. They don't put words into my mouth and turn me into a verbalising
extrovert, but at least I can feel a bit more relaxed about not saying much (if
anything!) in
a social setting. I don't get caught in that dreaded spiral, of not talking,
then self
consciensousness, then anxiety, then looking for the nearest door, then feeling
like a
worthless piece of @#$% and never wanting to experience any public contact
again.
I know it's different for everyone but I just don't want to see anyone go
through what I
went through with SSRIs - our lives have been made hard enough already with SAD.
May your days be happy and lives peaceful.
Kind regards,
Dwight



--- In socialanxietydisordersupport@yahoogroups.com, Gunnie
<levercannon450@y...>
wrote:
> Kitty, Thanks for the advice,I will start doing my own research. After I read
your e-mail I
found a book on case studies written from a doctor who specailized in anxiety
disorders
mainly SAD.I can relate to pain these patients describe,and the stuggle just to
get through
everyday situations.The book devotes each chapter to a paitents life before and
after
treatment.Thanks again,Gunnie
> saddestkitty2005 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> Gunnie the best way to get good medical advice is to do your own
> reading!! Most doctors don't have a clue when it comes to these
> types of disorders, I know mine doesn't. I've read a lot on SSRIs
> (Prozac etc.) and they are supposed to be good. It's really hard to
> get help when your doctor doesn't know how to treat you. Make sure
> you do your research and confront your doctor (I know it's hard)
> when you think you're not getting any help.
> --- In socialanxietydisordersupport@yahoogroups.com, "Gunnie"
> <levercannon450@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Hey everybody, can anyone suggest a medication tha has eased
> symptoms
> > (besides paxil)? My doctor is clueless to this condtion,and put me
> on
> > buspar.Has anyone tried buspar?It seems to be taking me in the
> wrong
> > direction:faster heartbeat,trouble sleeping etc. Thanks for any
> input
> > in advance.Gunnie
>
>
>
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