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woOt? · 12-31-2004, 12:32 PM

I have suffered from Depression and anxiety since I was 18. I am 25now and needless to say my life hasbeen shaped by these two illnesess. I realized recently that my anxiety was not general but was Social. I have social anxiety. I hate it and it kills me. I've taken all kinds of presciption drugs. Wellbutrin, Effexor and a bunch of others. They all caused undesirable side effects. I read that therapy can cure social anxiety. But for now, I resorted to natural treatments.

I am currently taking THEANINE, which helps with anxiety w/o making me feel drowsy. I haven't noticed any side effects so far. I know that with anxiety and depression comes a lack of concentration and memory. I take DMAE for this. They seem to be working and I have noticed a difference. But I am not cured yet. I got all the info on them from www.lef.org.

I am not a Doctor and I'm only sharing the stuff I've found along my way. I've met people with different types of anxiety disorders over the years. Everyone copes with it differently. Some people are able to carry on relationships, have jobs, go to school, etc. I on the other hand have difficulties making friends. I was alone (no friends) for a long time. That changed with time. However, I haven't had a relationship since High school. I couldn't finish school and I haven't advanced in my career becuase of this. What ever you do, find help. In fact, I don't participate more in the TFP becuase I'm afraid people will judge the things I say and I will come off as being stupid. lol I can't help but laugh at myself for this.

One more thing, exercise helps. You don't have to be a body builder but incorporate cardio and strength trainning in your life. If anything, it'll boost your serlf-esteem not to mention making you feel a whole lot better.

Good luck

woOt?

12-31-2004, 12:32 PM	#28 (permalink)
woOt? Crazy Location: Miami, FL	I have suffered from Depression and anxiety since I was 18. I am 25now and needless to say my life hasbeen shaped by these two illnesess. I realized recently that my anxiety was not general but was Social. I have social anxiety. I hate it and it kills me. I've taken all kinds of presciption drugs. Wellbutrin, Effexor and a bunch of others. They all caused undesirable side effects. I read that therapy can cure social anxiety. But for now, I resorted to natural treatments. I am currently taking THEANINE, which helps with anxiety w/o making me feel drowsy. I haven't noticed any side effects so far. I know that with anxiety and depression comes a lack of concentration and memory. I take DMAE for this. They seem to be working and I have noticed a difference. But I am not cured yet. I got all the info on them from www.lef.org. I am not a Doctor and I'm only sharing the stuff I've found along my way. I've met people with different types of anxiety disorders over the years. Everyone copes with it differently. Some people are able to carry on relationships, have jobs, go to school, etc. I on the other hand have difficulties making friends. I was alone (no friends) for a long time. That changed with time. However, I haven't had a relationship since High school. I couldn't finish school and I haven't advanced in my career becuase of this. What ever you do, find help. In fact, I don't participate more in the TFP becuase I'm afraid people will judge the things I say and I will come off as being stupid. lol I can't help but laugh at myself for this. One more thing, exercise helps. You don't have to be a body builder but incorporate cardio and strength trainning in your life. If anything, it'll boost your serlf-esteem not to mention making you feel a whole lot better. Good luck woOt?