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late to the thread a bit...
i've got a lovely tweaky combination of anxiety disorder and depression...and i've had most of my sucess outside of medication. but i would not say to rule them out. Baron sums up your options pretty nicely...i keep xanax around for the really blown out panic attacks, and its good to know i have a saftey valve. if things get all fucked up, i can go to sleep, try again, and know i'll be safe.
longer term medication may or may not be the answer. but don't let people dissuade you from trying. for a lot of folks, it does the trick and you at least owe it to that possibility to consider medication.
combine it (or just do, depending on your choice) with therapy, working out, and time management. if you can pace yourself, and have time to recharge social batteries, that can help, too.
don't expect any fix-it solutions...be ready to be patient with yourself, and celebrate the little victories.
peace,
-mg
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