I came across the forum today and decided to seek the support of other people who have similar problems. I have a long history of social anxiety disorder since childhood. Kids can be really cruel and impressionable on you when you are the most vulnerable. Anyways, it got alot worse in high school....I would avoid presentations/speeches; hide out in the bathroom for the entire class and accept a failing grade just to avoid being the center of attention. Now that I am "all grown up", I still suffer from social anxiety alot, especially at work. When I am put "on the spot" I turn beet red, I start to sweat, my mind goes completely blank and I want to run and hide. I feel like I cant breathe. I know when it is happening and I wish I could stop it but I cant. I know other people notice and it makes it even worse. I especially feel like I am more guarded about my personal life than everyone else. I dont like to answer questions or explain anything about myself to people who are just being superficial. I guess I like to keep my personal life my own business. I had a bad divorce and child custody battle, I dont like explaining to anyone what I've been through. I feel like my co workers are asking questions just to be nosy and intrusive. I also suffer from depression but have never been suicidal. So, thats the short version of my story....Basically I am curious to see what treatment others have received for this condition and any medication that have been helpful....
Meds I have tried through my life...
Serzone
Prozac
Effexor XR
Cymbalta
currently on Wellbutrin for the last year but it doesnt help.
Also xanax as needed (but this seems to affect me the next day and I get too tired from it..so I dont really like it).
I have a Dr's appointment tommorow. I will be asking to try something new. I am already overweight so anything that is going to likely cause more weight gain I am not interested in trying it.
Thanks for listening!!!!