PaulNI
26-08-12, 01:25
Hi guys, I need some advice.
I've been prescribed Sertraline for social anxiety and I want some advice on whether or not I should take it.
Basically I have really bad facial blushing i.e. my face goes bright red when I get embarrassed and it's really noticeable, the sort of thing that some people like to torment me with when they notice it when something triggers it.
Anyway it's been a life long affliction and I hate the problem (biggest cause of misery in my life), so I fear social situations which is a usual trigger point and I always feel very anxious due to this problem and constantly on end in those situations.
I've been prescribed Sertraline, even though I made it clear I wanted a Benzodiazepine. The doctor would not give me a Benzodiazepine due to the addictiveness of them.
Anyway last week I managed to get my hands on a couple of Diazepam (2mg) which I cut in half (1mg) and took one before a social situation, freakin wonder drug for me! Totally different person, I didn't have a care in the world and it gave me exactly the effect I was looking for and that night I had a great time.
I can only describe the effect as this 100% calm and relaxed feeling which is exactly what I want for these situations
The problem I have with Sertraline is I have to take this every day, that does not suit my needs/requirements because I don't need nor want a permanent mind altering drug. All I want is a fast acting tablet like Diazepam that I can take in social situations where I may get anxious, mainly a weekend thing for Friday/Saturday.
Furthermore I'm not even sure I would build up a tolerance to Diazepam if I only take it occasionally for social anxiety. Anyway I'd really appreciate your advice from anyone who has taken Sertraline, the biggest issue I'm gonna have is getting the doctor to even consider my needs as my doctor seemed so against me using any form of Benzodiazepine.
Or should I just try the Sertraline anyway?
I've been prescribed Sertraline for social anxiety and I want some advice on whether or not I should take it.
Basically I have really bad facial blushing i.e. my face goes bright red when I get embarrassed and it's really noticeable, the sort of thing that some people like to torment me with when they notice it when something triggers it.
Anyway it's been a life long affliction and I hate the problem (biggest cause of misery in my life), so I fear social situations which is a usual trigger point and I always feel very anxious due to this problem and constantly on end in those situations.
I've been prescribed Sertraline, even though I made it clear I wanted a Benzodiazepine. The doctor would not give me a Benzodiazepine due to the addictiveness of them.
Anyway last week I managed to get my hands on a couple of Diazepam (2mg) which I cut in half (1mg) and took one before a social situation, freakin wonder drug for me! Totally different person, I didn't have a care in the world and it gave me exactly the effect I was looking for and that night I had a great time.
I can only describe the effect as this 100% calm and relaxed feeling which is exactly what I want for these situations
The problem I have with Sertraline is I have to take this every day, that does not suit my needs/requirements because I don't need nor want a permanent mind altering drug. All I want is a fast acting tablet like Diazepam that I can take in social situations where I may get anxious, mainly a weekend thing for Friday/Saturday.
Furthermore I'm not even sure I would build up a tolerance to Diazepam if I only take it occasionally for social anxiety. Anyway I'd really appreciate your advice from anyone who has taken Sertraline, the biggest issue I'm gonna have is getting the doctor to even consider my needs as my doctor seemed so against me using any form of Benzodiazepine.
Or should I just try the Sertraline anyway?