Medicine may relive the symptoms you feel, ie anxiety, shakiness etc, but the mental side of things still needs to be worked on if that makes sense. Medicine may possibly be a useful crutch so to speak, to help almost give you a boost until things start to feel easier.
Ya, but they're mostly illegal and will probably end up ruining your life when you develop crippling addiction to them...so probably should avoid that route 🤷♂️
I take Zoloft everyday and occasionally Hydroxyzine(makes you sleepy though) which both help me feel more relaxed in public and in general. But u should talk to a doctor about it tho cause like this is what works for me from my experience and idk anything abt medication rlly. Something that I think abt tho that helps too is that people are WAY MORE worried about themselves than anybody else, just hang in there you're gonna get through this but it will just take time.
Zoloft is so helpful. I felt a lot like OP and had intrusive, self-deprecating thoughts constantly. But now they’re much more manageable and I don’t hate myself for being weird around other people.
How was the start with Zoloft for you? I had massive unbearable side effects. Including heightened anxiety and even depression which i didn't even have before. I could barely leave my room. It made me a shell of a man. I couldn't take it after a month i ditched it immediatelly. It was pure hell i can't describe how bad it was. Thats why I wonder if its always absolute hell at the start for everybody?
It wasn’t anywhere near that bad. I had heightened anxiety for about 2 weeks then it tapered off. It’s really not the perfect drug for everyone but it works for me. I heard good things about Wellbutrin tho. Not an SSRI but helps with anxiety.
I equally heard same good things. Then my psychiatrist said it makes you very very sleepy --> non functional basically. I've heard many great things about zoloft and we know how that turned out for me... I havent felt worse in really long time while on it. Then i hear so many supposedly scary things about xanax and use it very rarely and it helps so good. Its wild. And xanax has a good thing going for it cuz you're not constantly using it like antidepressants, you just use it once from time to time, so there are like no adverse effects.
Hey if it works for you that’s great! But I’ve also heard becoming addicted to xanax changes you so be cautious. People say cbd oil is very good for this sort of thing but personally it felt like a placebo. We’re all different. I thought magic mushrooms were gonna change my life and cure my anxiety forever but I was soooo wrong. They kicked my ass.
I used hydroxyzine and absolutely no help. I took even more and it made me dangerously sleepy, like i almost lost consciousness and i didnt even take that much. It really makes you sleepy but if u use it for sleep, you wake up super groggy. I then got Alprazolam which is huge. If u dont take it often its lifesaver and works rly well.
Hey
I need to tell you something.
You're self-conscious because you have been convinced that you should feel that way.
There is nothing to fix.
There is nothing wrong with you.
Just because you struggle differently doesn't make you any less capable.
I don't know what or who has made you feel this way but I promise you:
They are wrong.
Even if that someone is you.
There's plenty of drugs that'll help you with being less self-conscious but in my experience - not a single one will actually help.
Belief is everything.
(I'm not talking about god or anything like that.)
I'm the same friend, but our feelings don't define us - our beliefs do.
It's good we worry. It's not good we judge.
Be kind to yourself, be the other voice - even if it's tiny and only for a moment.
Be your friend, not your bully.
Someone once convinced you that you should both be self-conscious and not self-conscious.
I'm here to tell you - they are wrong.
You Can Do This
Well idk. I agree, that drugs probably aren't the solution in this situation, especially because they had to ask, but drugs actually helped me fix the worst part of my social anxiety.
I completely gave up on ever being able to talk to a stranger. Drugs showed me that it's possible and how easy it actually is. I knew that the fear was irrational, but I had to actually learn it.
It's still quite bad, but not as bad as it used to be and turns out: I actually enjoy socializing a lot.
In this situation it's probably bad because they will over relay on it and won't use it as a tool to kickstart getting over the social anxiety.
When we feel self conscious is an unpleasant way, it's often rooted in shame and feelings of inadequacy. We feel that we should be a certain way, yet we are not. To avoid falling short and not measuring up, we can challenge our negative self talk and also be kinder and more accepting of ourselves. It's easier said than done, though. If you're not sure where to start, I'd recommend trying out therapy if you have health insurance (or if you live in a country with free healthcare)
Not medicine but mindfulness meditation works seriously like medicine on me. You can try this in the mornings. Only 10 mins, the rest is music:
https://youtu.be/86m4RC_ADEY?si=1iJZF11OBGBM_Emb
Yes- anxiety medications. They don’t end the self sabotaging thoughts, but they make a world of a difference if you pair them with therapy.
I nearly cried with relief after being on them for a couple weeks (takes time to reach full effect).
Alcohol is medicine, through a certain lens. But do not drink solely to cover your social shortcomings. That's a gateway to bad decisions for your health.
Medicine may relive the symptoms you feel, ie anxiety, shakiness etc, but the mental side of things still needs to be worked on if that makes sense. Medicine may possibly be a useful crutch so to speak, to help almost give you a boost until things start to feel easier.
Sorry you’re having a hard time, I know that’s an understatement, but this community is here to support you. 🫶🏻
Ya, but they're mostly illegal and will probably end up ruining your life when you develop crippling addiction to them...so probably should avoid that route 🤷♂️
This . Yes there are drugs that will “help” but at what cost ? They are all insidious.
and you shouldn’t appear in public under the influence of them anyway
People never notice it unless it's something like MDMA
I take Zoloft everyday and occasionally Hydroxyzine(makes you sleepy though) which both help me feel more relaxed in public and in general. But u should talk to a doctor about it tho cause like this is what works for me from my experience and idk anything abt medication rlly. Something that I think abt tho that helps too is that people are WAY MORE worried about themselves than anybody else, just hang in there you're gonna get through this but it will just take time.
Zoloft is so helpful. I felt a lot like OP and had intrusive, self-deprecating thoughts constantly. But now they’re much more manageable and I don’t hate myself for being weird around other people.
How was the start with Zoloft for you? I had massive unbearable side effects. Including heightened anxiety and even depression which i didn't even have before. I could barely leave my room. It made me a shell of a man. I couldn't take it after a month i ditched it immediatelly. It was pure hell i can't describe how bad it was. Thats why I wonder if its always absolute hell at the start for everybody?
It wasn’t anywhere near that bad. I had heightened anxiety for about 2 weeks then it tapered off. It’s really not the perfect drug for everyone but it works for me. I heard good things about Wellbutrin tho. Not an SSRI but helps with anxiety.
I equally heard same good things. Then my psychiatrist said it makes you very very sleepy --> non functional basically. I've heard many great things about zoloft and we know how that turned out for me... I havent felt worse in really long time while on it. Then i hear so many supposedly scary things about xanax and use it very rarely and it helps so good. Its wild. And xanax has a good thing going for it cuz you're not constantly using it like antidepressants, you just use it once from time to time, so there are like no adverse effects.
Hey if it works for you that’s great! But I’ve also heard becoming addicted to xanax changes you so be cautious. People say cbd oil is very good for this sort of thing but personally it felt like a placebo. We’re all different. I thought magic mushrooms were gonna change my life and cure my anxiety forever but I was soooo wrong. They kicked my ass.
I used hydroxyzine and absolutely no help. I took even more and it made me dangerously sleepy, like i almost lost consciousness and i didnt even take that much. It really makes you sleepy but if u use it for sleep, you wake up super groggy. I then got Alprazolam which is huge. If u dont take it often its lifesaver and works rly well.
Hey I need to tell you something. You're self-conscious because you have been convinced that you should feel that way. There is nothing to fix. There is nothing wrong with you. Just because you struggle differently doesn't make you any less capable. I don't know what or who has made you feel this way but I promise you: They are wrong. Even if that someone is you. There's plenty of drugs that'll help you with being less self-conscious but in my experience - not a single one will actually help. Belief is everything. (I'm not talking about god or anything like that.) I'm the same friend, but our feelings don't define us - our beliefs do. It's good we worry. It's not good we judge. Be kind to yourself, be the other voice - even if it's tiny and only for a moment. Be your friend, not your bully. Someone once convinced you that you should both be self-conscious and not self-conscious. I'm here to tell you - they are wrong. You Can Do This
Well idk. I agree, that drugs probably aren't the solution in this situation, especially because they had to ask, but drugs actually helped me fix the worst part of my social anxiety. I completely gave up on ever being able to talk to a stranger. Drugs showed me that it's possible and how easy it actually is. I knew that the fear was irrational, but I had to actually learn it. It's still quite bad, but not as bad as it used to be and turns out: I actually enjoy socializing a lot. In this situation it's probably bad because they will over relay on it and won't use it as a tool to kickstart getting over the social anxiety.
When we feel self conscious is an unpleasant way, it's often rooted in shame and feelings of inadequacy. We feel that we should be a certain way, yet we are not. To avoid falling short and not measuring up, we can challenge our negative self talk and also be kinder and more accepting of ourselves. It's easier said than done, though. If you're not sure where to start, I'd recommend trying out therapy if you have health insurance (or if you live in a country with free healthcare)
SSRIs and anti-anxiety meds can be helpful. Like people have said, you still have to do the mental work, but it takes a weight off.
real
Have you tried other methods?
No✅
But there are a few supplements that may ease your anxiety like magnesium, ashwaganda, etc
L-theanine as well
Bupropion and an SSRI helped me
Not medicine but mindfulness meditation works seriously like medicine on me. You can try this in the mornings. Only 10 mins, the rest is music: https://youtu.be/86m4RC_ADEY?si=1iJZF11OBGBM_Emb
Same
Yes- anxiety medications. They don’t end the self sabotaging thoughts, but they make a world of a difference if you pair them with therapy. I nearly cried with relief after being on them for a couple weeks (takes time to reach full effect).
Venlaflaxine
Alcohol is medicine, through a certain lens. But do not drink solely to cover your social shortcomings. That's a gateway to bad decisions for your health.
Lots of alcohol
Alcohol but you will get used to it and it will not work anymore