Question 1

what kind of meds can a psychiatrist prescribe for social anxiety disorder to help me out?

Accepted Answer

Treatment 4 soc anx: Ssri as prozac, paxil, (paroxetine) zoloft, xelexa... Can be used a single agent or combined with one or more other meds depending on gravity of anxiety. Ideally, psychotherapy should always be done along with meds. The cause of anxiety must be dealt with, if found, to treat to the root of the cause to allow resolution of the problem. Need perseverance and good motivation to be successful.

Question 2

i was wondering if the doctors on healthtap are allowed to prescribe xanax for someone who has been diagnosed with g.a.d panic attacks and social anxiety disorder?

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: This public information site does not offer prescriptions for anything to anyone. Docs who do so to patients they do not know and have no records/exam to document the diagnosis and need can lose their permit to prescribe drugs like Xanax along with their license.

Question 3

my anxiety in general and my social anxiety disorder is not responding to any meds! what to do?

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Behavioral Options: See this page anxiety disorders assn of bc which contains educational & self-help tools (incl. A video) for managing & even overcoming social anxiety: http://www.Anxietybc.Com/resources/social.Php  effective treatment for social anxiety will involve putting yourself in feared social situations, going from ones you fear only a little to others you fear a lot. A cbt expert coach can be big help!

Question 4

ive been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder and my doc prescribed me paroxetine after 6months it doesnt seem to help even after increse of dose?

Accepted Answer

Then its time to: switch to a different ssri,maybe zoloft (sertraline)

Question 5

i think my friend has social anxiety disorder? how can i help?

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Support: Social anxiety disorder is a panic response to fear of scrutiny, seen as stage fright&performance anxiety.Ongoing&intermittant prescription&natural medications help.Psychotherapy helps.You can support your friend as he faces socially anxious situations.Accompany him as he takes1step into"danger, "then retreats.Next, with your aid, he takes2steps into"danger, "then retreats.Continue steps until sad ends.

Question 6

can social anxiety disorder be caused by underlying add?

Accepted Answer

ADHD and Anxiety: Anxious behaviors may be caused by ADHD, as one of the key issues with ADHD is a problem with "executive function", essentially a problem with seeing the big picture and planning ahead appropriately.  Likewise, anxiety disorders are often misdiagnosed as ADHD, as individuals may act impulsively in situations that are perceived as threatening or uncomfortable.

Question 7

can citalopram be used to treat social anxiety disorder?

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Social anxiety: A lot of the antidepressant meds can also help with anxiety.  For your social anxiety however, you may want to look at escitalopram as it is actually approved for treating several forms of anxiety disorders.  You really need to discuss these issues with your prescribing physician who knows you and can better judge if a change would be indicated.

Question 8

social anxiety disorder plus? i have trouble sitting on the front seats on the bus, can't stand people stand or sit behind me. going to the store can be a torture. talking to people especially men makes me blush. having a customer service job is not possi

Accepted Answer

Be proactive: Firstly what you correctly describe as social anxiety is quite common, so you are not alone; as such many people seek help and that is what you should do. A mental health professional should be well versed in this area and there a behavioral therapeutic models and medications that can be very helpful to you. Go see someone, relieve some of your misery. Help is available, avail yourself. Good luck!

Question 9

are there other less common symptoms of social anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Less than what?: Social anxiety d/o or social phobia is a marked and consistent fear of one or more social or performance situations with unfamiliar people and/or where one may be scrutinized by others leading to excessive or unreasonable anxiety and interferes significantly with normal routine and marked distress.

Question 10

best approach to dealing with someone with social anxiety disorder? what should i do?

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Helping person w SAD: There are no simple answers to this but i'm going to give you links to three websites with excellent discussions of the issues.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/social-anxiety-disorder/ds...

www.livingwithanxiety.com/articles/anxiety/how-to...

Ezinearticles.Com/?How-to-help-someone-with-social...

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My anxiety in general and my social anxiety disorder is not responding to any meds! what to do?

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Ive been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder and my doc prescribed me paroxetine after 6months it doesnt seem to help even after increse of dose?

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I think my friend has social anxiety disorder? how can i help?

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Can social anxiety disorder be caused by underlying add?

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Can citalopram be used to treat social anxiety disorder?

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