Recently I have decided to bite the bullet and try to get myself a nice prescription to help with my social anxiety. Which brings me here. There are so many different brands that I'm at a complete loss. I want to go to the doctors' with at least half a clue as to what I would like. Any responses from people who suffer from similar anxiety symptoms(listed below) and have had successful results from medications, would be much appreciated.
- I have severe problems with social isolation and rarely leave the house. I have no friends. I'm even developing agorophobia to the extent that just the thought of leaving the house makes me dizzy.
- Can't hold down a job. (daily vomitting, strained interactions with coworkers (e.g mind going blank, internalisation, general stand-offishness), sleeplessness, weight loss...)
- OCD (obsessive worrying) & hypochondria
- Depression as a result of the above.
So what would you recommend pill-wise? I just need something to help deal with the nerves that hinder my social abilities. I only want something for the short term to give me a chance to get back on my feet (less than a year, ideally), so the less nasty withdrawal symptoms the better.
Thanks.