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I have really bad social anxiety and the only thing that helps is phenibut. i don't want to take it a lot. and i don't want xanax (alprazolam). what do i do?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Phenibut: Being a natural GABA derivative with less potential for dependence, it can work for anxiety. Advise u to use only as needed, and combine that with cognitive behavior therapy with a trained counselor to work on concurring your anxiety.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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