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Originally Posted by la petite moi
I searched for this, but I didn't find anything.
So recently, I've come to realise that a lot of my stress comes from anxiety. Social anxiety, specifically. I'm always afraid someone is saying/thinking bad things about me. I'm severely afraid of any situation where people I know will put me in the limelight. For example, a wedding.
I don't like how my life is so severely limited by this. Are there any of you that take anxiety pills, and what do you take, if so? Also, how should I go about getting a prescription from my doctor?
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There are several choices out there specifically for treating many forms of anxiety. You will need to see your doctor to talk about the options. Many of the SSRI class of drugs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are perscribed for anxiety. These include some of the names you've probably heard of like Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft, or Effexor. These all come with a host of side effects that are in many cases not very pleasant.
There is another pharma option for treating anxiety disorders called
Ativan sold generically as Lorazepam. This also requires a perscription.
These are serious medications and should not be taken lightly. Better living through chemistry isn't always the outcome. Talk to your doctor. That's the best way to go from here.