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I plan on getting an ssri for social anxiety. are there any specific brands that will help with my performance anxiety and not make it worst?
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Other options: Your doc may offer an ssri or perhaps another med that may be more appropriate. Meds work best in conjunction w/psychotherapy in situations like yours. Your therapist can teach you strategies like the relaxation response or self hypnosis. The very best to you.
Answered 3/6/2014
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Ssri's: Sometimes when first starting an ssri for depression, anxiety may worsen for a week or so. This will be an important point to bring up with your psychiatrist.
Answered 3/6/2014
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