Zephyr66

(I did a search and found the old thread, but I figured nobody would kill me if I made my own thread with a specific question on it, especially since that thread is right next door to fossilizing)

But anyway. I was just diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder and I've been given the option of getting pills. Now I'm not a big fan of meds, but I think they might really help my life if they work. However, I'm really afraid of any side-effects they might have, which is why I haven't taken any pills before besides claritin.

My S.A.D. hasn't really crippled my social life like it has for some people.
I don't have a lot of problems in groups of friends or in public in general, with the exception of when my friends do something stupid, or just anything that calls attention to themselves, I'm the only one who gets really embarrassed.
It does really affect my one-on-one interaction, though. I've been dumped by a couple of girls, just cause I never called them... in fdact, I don't remember ever calling anyone if they didn't tell me specifically when to call them. Also, when I'm invited to something, I spend the hour or so before I get there worrying about whether I got the right time or not.

But back to my main point. I've heard some pills have a chance of hightened paranoia or insomnia, which are 2 things I'm extremely glad I don't have right now and I'm afraid I might not be able to handle them.

So I need some direction: go all or nothing, or ditch the risk and live in moderation?