dysthymia and social anxiety meds

peteswrx

Member
so i've been diagnosed as having depression, but the more i read about dysthymia and social anxiety, the more it looks like me. my therapist agrees but is going with an initial diagnosis of depression at first. i'm taking risperidal now, but i'm wondering if anyone out there has similar issues, and what you're taking? also, is it working? how long until you feel comfortable in your skin and how long until you can enjoy something and somebody again?
 

jennismortal

Well-known member
All treatment with an individual suffering from dysthymic disorder should occur in a warm, supporting and caring environment.Specific attention should also be given to diagnostic issues, such as the existence of an alcohol or substance abuse problem, or social anxiety or other phobia, underlying or causing the dysthymic condition. Often, antidepressant medication is also recommended because of the chronic nature of the depression in Dysthymia. Long-term treatment of this disorder with medication should be avoided; medication should be prescribed only for acute symptom relief.
Lifestyle improvements always have a positive impact, however can take more effort to actually do as the depression becomes more severe. Depression Self Help plays an important role in curing dysthymic disorder. It moves hand in hand with other depression treatments.
 
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