Hello,
I am a young man in my twenties and have Social Anxiety Disorder. I avoid social situations because my heart rate increases, can't look people in the eye when talking to them, begin to shake, and are extremely shy. I do not have any depression, and i'm a introvert and enjoy every second by myself, which isn't good, but doesn't bother me.
My question is, I need to start to change this anti social behavior so I can find myself a job and a career. My first SSRI i've taken is Zoloft and its been 6weeks and I haven't noticed any difference, I also take Xanax 1 MG a day and it just helps with the heart rate, but not the social part of it.
Can someone recommend a good medication to help with my symptoms listed above for social anxiety, I know it's tough for most of us with SAD, but I want to get rid or atleast help this problem because I refuse to let this problem control my life.
Thanks
Mike
I am a young man in my twenties and have Social Anxiety Disorder. I avoid social situations because my heart rate increases, can't look people in the eye when talking to them, begin to shake, and are extremely shy. I do not have any depression, and i'm a introvert and enjoy every second by myself, which isn't good, but doesn't bother me.
My question is, I need to start to change this anti social behavior so I can find myself a job and a career. My first SSRI i've taken is Zoloft and its been 6weeks and I haven't noticed any difference, I also take Xanax 1 MG a day and it just helps with the heart rate, but not the social part of it.
Can someone recommend a good medication to help with my symptoms listed above for social anxiety, I know it's tough for most of us with SAD, but I want to get rid or atleast help this problem because I refuse to let this problem control my life.
Thanks
Mike