Social anxiety. question?

well ive had social anxiety my whole life. i can remmeber it as far back as year 4. i just panic in social situations. i avoid going out with friends coz of being so scared of it. its affecting my job. and i think its getting worse. ive looked up heaps of stuff on the internet. and i always get like 100% on online tests.





im thinking of going on medication/ going to doctors. for help.





but i just want to know how does the medication help you?! like what does it do?

Social anxiety. question?
I have social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder causing Trichotillomania, and it's all caused a mild depression. I take antidepressants/anxiety medication, that keep the chemical balance in my brain at a constant level and help lessen the attacks by doing so, and take Xanax when I feel a panic attack coming on. It calms my mind and body, and helps lesson the symptoms, which gets me through the attacks. I also go to therapy to help the OCD and Trichotillomania. Go to the doctor, they'll diagnose you and give you what they think will be best for you. Hope things get better, I know things really sucked before I got diagnosed for sure, I couldn't go out of my house without having a panic attack and wanting to cry.
Reply:they have drugs that can be used for temporary purposes on as needed basis,for instance,at the onset of symptoms,they work to calm your body and lessen the symptoms at the time of the actual social anxiety attack..these meds include:ativan,valium,xanax,etc(the problem with these meds,is that if not taken as directed they can become habit forming)...then you can also be put on antidepressents that also work with anxiety,they take a few weeks to kick in and just make sure the chemical levels in your brain stay at a steady rate and those medicines help to lessen the occurance of the attacks..but once you visit your doctor or psychologist they will better be able to decide which meds will work better for you,depending on the severity of your anxiety and so forth. i myself suffer from anxiety and panic disorder and i used ativan which did wonders for me,even when i only took half a pill..good luck and hope things get better for you..take care and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Reply:Medication will help wonders.





I had/have social anxiety and i take xanax and now I'm fine going to the mall and stuff...I don't SEEK to go places but I don't freak as bad.





good luck!

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