gabapentin and social anxiety

I went to bed early because of the anxiety, and woke up at 2 am due to noise from a neighbor, and had a full on anxiety attack. It didn't last long & eventually I went back to sleep. I didn't sleep very fitfully, but at least I wasn't wide awake! :) I am exhausted today - but the anxiety seems to be gone. It is the oddest thing. I called my Naturopath & she thinks that the anxiety could be a flare or relapse only type of symptom.

in the States, has unlabeled uses for GAD and SAD, (Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder) it is primarily prescribed here for fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain associated with peripheral neuropathy. Nowhere can I find that it is beneficial for sleep problems, although one of it's side effects IS "fatigue," I don't think that is the desired effect for a sleep aid.

I am on Gabapentin and Buspar for Social Anxiety. I just started taking them 9/10/2010, Friday. My question is when I first take them I get strong suicidal thoughts for about 30 minutes. I then feel the medication kick in and I am fine. Is this common with these medications? Will it go away with time? Thank you in advance!!

re more depressed than anxious -- a lot of anxiety sufferers are primarily depressed. As for gabapentin, my psychiatrist suggested that for me as well because I have an unusual problem caused by medication and she was out of ideas. It is commonly used for anxiety, though that's not its approved use. The only way out of this trap for you is either to find a physiological cause behind all this, such as thyroid problems, etc.

Has anyone ever been put on gabapentin for severe anxiety/panic disorder? My doctor just prescribed it for me to help ween me off xanax that I've been on for 7 years. Was wondering if this has ever helped anyone?

Things that have helped a lot in the past but only temporarily are Lexapro (SSRI) and Vyvance (Dopamine Inhibitor) My main anxiety is social phobia which i hope not to last since i'm still young. Lexapro is known for helping people with this but it stopped working for me after i adjusted. The root of the generalized anxiety and panic come from emotional trauma at age 12.

Hi everyone, I'm in the uk and have suffered with anxiety and a phobia of thunderstorms, I take fluoxetine and gabapentin, this anxiety is now out of hand as it's just been said that we are due for severe thunderstorms in two days time.

I have Congenital nystagmus and tried gabapentin but it seemed to be making the Nystagmus worse. I started taking bupropion at the same itme, and suspect the bupropion may have interfered with the initial trial of gabapentin. I need the bupropion for the anxiety associated with Nystagmus, but I know it causes blurred vision and convergence problems. Should I even bother to try memantine? Thanks.

I was diagnosed with social anxiety and panic disorder a year ago. I take remeron and klonopin but the doctor says only to take them at night. I think I need some medication to get through the day but I am afraid to tell him I am having trouble getting through the day. I always have a butterfly feeling in my stomach and when I have to go in public I get very nervous and feel like everyone is looking at me. I guess my question is does anyone else feel this way and what should I do?

I'm a 50yo male married who avoids social situations whenever possible. I've battled addiction and depression over the years, both of which I believe have arisen from my social anxiety. I would consider myself somewhat quiet and somewhat introverted. I don't feel comfortable at parties, bars, or social events, especially if I don't know any of the people also attending.

You sound like a fairly young person and as much as you suffer from social anxiety, you are probably drawn to society either in a dating sense or in a school sense or to share time with friends. I really think that you crave being in society just like many people do and that was why you were willing to experiment with Xanax and perhaps maybe even made it work for you.

I have the same problem as you. I'm 23 and my doctor just diagnosed me with Social Anxiety Disorder, tho I'm pretty sure I have had this problem for most of my life. I dropped out of school, and I haven't had a real job and I don't drive much all because of my anxiety. I don't really know what the solution is but what I am trying to do is conquer my fear and anxiety by going out and facing it.

re still doing tests) and it has made the anxiety A LOT worse. I feel lightheaded all day and mixed with the fear of social situations is horrible. I went to the store the other day and didn't even finish shopping I was so nervous, dizzy, and nausiated. I left the cart there and drove home. It's getting to the point that I need to seek help. Nice to know I'm not alone.

You are correct that the Abilfy will not help with your social anxiety. And while I do not mean to imply that your social worker has not helped you, very few, if any, social workers are trained psychologists who can help you with this problem. It may be worth considering professional therapy to beat this phobia once and for all.

m supposedly bipolar II and I have a lot of social anxiety. I avoid going out and never go out by myself. I don't drive. I fear rejection and judgement, so just being seen by other people upsets me. I hate when people enter my little world too. I always thought that social anxiety came hand in hand with depression or people with social anxiety are more likely to be depressed/bipolar. Heh, I make noises to communicate too and my boyfriend always says, "We use our words!

Hi, I suffer from severe social anxiety and public speaking, my doctor in Manila prescribed me Abilify and Sertraline. Did anyone use these medicine for social/public anxiety and does it help?

Welcome to the club, I also suffer from Social anxiety and get red blotches on my neck and chest area when in social situations. I'm seeing a psychologist and she put me on Effexor XR 75mg have you tried it?

If you find the answer to this question, let me know. Iam the exact same way. People seem to think i am stuck-up, or a b tch. My husband is the only one that gets me. One thing I have learned, when i do talk to people, i try to talk enough to bring up my shyness and it seems after that they know im not stuck-up and they reach out more. I dont take it anymore but when i was on lexapro, i was more confident with who i was and was able to talk more to people.

I have a presentation coming up next week, so I decided to go and seek medical help today. I went to my doctor and he diagnosed me with social anxiety. He said that the best treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy, but he prescribed me some medication to get me through this semester. He prescribed 10 mg propranolol (inderal) 3 times a day and an extra 10 mg inderal 1 hour before the presentation + 0.25 mg Xanax 1 hour before the presentation.

i have social anxiety also, i am on lexapro which helps a bit... and no change in weight as of yet anyway..

Anyone else get social anxiety in big groups? I have always been an anxious person in general but i have always Been able to manage it and show up to group events. I have noticed now though the farther along i get the more anxious i get and the more i get the overwhelming urge to bolt from events. Its getting bad too. Any one else or any ideas?

I would also have to agree that counseling can really help with social anxiety. First of all, don't feel ashamed or embarrased about it because many people suffer from this in my opinion. In my experience, counseling can she some light on why you are feeling anxious, make it less confusing, and gvie you as step by step approach to confront it.

Yes you do have social anxiety. I have had it for years and now it has turned into agoraphobia. I also have panic attacks. I am not saying all this could happen to you but just be aware of these things. Have you seen a therapist? I stay secluded to my home but my therapist is trying to help me with these issues. I take xanax for the panic attacks and anxiety. But they do have different meds. I suggest you go to a mental health facility in your area. They can be quite helpful.

I am a mother of 5 and I have had social anxiety since I was young. I am now 45. I bagan to drink and use drugs at an early age, to help bring comfort when I was around people. I had it pretty well managed, by making myself get out. I have had counseling in the past, but I never discussed this with the counsler, because I really didn't think it was a major problem for me. My 2nd son is turning 16 next month. He has been struggling with MAJOR social anxiety for about 6 years.

I believe I have social anxiety and am currently seeing a therapist. However, managing my symptoms has become a daily challenge. How do I prevent panic attacks when I'm around others? I still get really anxious around strangers which prevents me from making genuine relationships?

Yes, it does sound like social anxiety. Have you thought about getting in to counseling to help with this?

ve been having them for maybe 8 weeks now. I am on Gabapentin 900 mg x3 per day but found out that it was the Gabapentin causing the anxiety state, heart palpitations, difficulty breathing, as well as the zaps of anxiety that plunges my eyes open right when I am drifting into sleep. You situation may be that it was one of your medication causing this.

s all I can do to go to the doctor to get the medicines I need. I also take Effexor, because the health decline caused a serious depression (which I've actually fought for many years) and I have also have had problems with general anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks:. I also believe I have PTSD from my parents divorce when I was 9, but back then it wasn't associated as such. Effexor is not only an antidepressant, but it is also an anti-anxiety med. It really helps too.

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