Thread Topic: Alternative Medicine to Treat Social Anxiety
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disorderguy
Joined: May 5, '09
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2009-07-01 19:46:17 |
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A question to the forum: have you tried alternative medicine, over-the-counter supplements or herbal remedies to reduce you anxiety? Has anything worked, or are these pure snake oil? The latest hot thing is GABA, an amino acid that assists neuron function in the brain. Wikipedia says GABA has "relaxing, anti-anxiety and anti-convulsive effects." But it also reports that it is unknown whether GABA taken orally passes through the blood-brain barrier. I'm considering trying it anyway. I just wonder if anyone else had, or would like to make an alternate suggestion. I'm always on the fence whether these alternative treatments actually do anything, but of course there is the hope. |
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Unanswered Thread: VRIELLIS PLEASE READ posted by Synapse 13 days ago |
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wowu
Joined: Sep 30, '09
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2009-10-07 14:04:07 |
| I would recommend you to go see a doctor instead of using them. They won't solve the problem and may be addictive | |
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Hip
Joined: Aug 10, '09
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2009-10-07 15:26:18 |
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At the very best they will treat symptoms only and without side effects. My alternative suggestion is to deal with your problems like a man. Youre born the way you are and you cant do s--- about it. I wish I was skinnier and had a dancers body like all those punk prettyboys at stardust skateboard valley who easily make s--- flow and instantly attract chicks with their moves. I tried going on a diet to no avail, but tough s---. Nothing you could do. So if I were you i'd be more realistic and cherish what you have because if you dont learn to enjoy yourself while your still fresh and capable you will regret later on for being a f---ing idiot that was making a big god damn deal out of nothing. Ive known plenty chicks who are totally wet for shy guys because theyre so "cute". So i hope for your sake your'e still in school or college, because youll find it different when your 45, bald, unattractive and women your age are no longer the airheaded schoolgirl sluts who are exploring their sexuality and willing to date anyone. Youll be written off as a f---ing weirdo and nobody will acknowledge you in non-formal conversation. You got anxiety? Learn to f---ing overcome it. Step out your door and do something. |
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fantasy
Joined: Jul 28, '09
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2009-10-08 13:06:04 |
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Well Hip, it is easy for your extroverted cynical self to say that but it isn't so easy as stepping out the door to us shy people. If you've never been shy it's hard to understand. To main post: They sell a lot of stuff that's supposed to be "scientifically proven to contribute to considerable improvement" but the truth is most of it is herbal bogus. You can try things I suppose, but don't expect any amazing results. That's my pessimistic advice ._. |
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Hip
Joined: Aug 10, '09
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2009-10-08 13:47:04 |
| So hang out with other shy people. | |
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fantasy
Joined: Jul 28, '09
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2009-10-09 20:12:03 |
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Shy people are hard to find or get to know. :) |
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Hip
Joined: Aug 10, '09
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2009-10-10 03:25:53 |
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Hard to find? Theres not a single shy guy in your classroom that appears introvert and withdrawn? Actually, I do have a question: extreme shyness (avoidant) basically means you got a hard time approaching someone because you suddenly feel subconsciously pathetic, unwanted and youll make an idiot out of yourself if you say something, so you either avoid or your nervous as hell that you dunno what the right move is, right? Do you get the same anxiety if you talk to OTHER avoidant/shy people or whatever? If their like you then they have nothing to sell so there shouldnt be any reason to feel awkward or care in the first place since they are no better than you? |
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wowu
Joined: Sep 30, '09
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2009-10-10 05:31:57 |
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yeah, but the problem about this anxiety is as you all said - being shy and withdrawn. Shy people are sometimes seen as arrogant or unfriendly. So - if I got difficulties to talk to anyone, and if I am trying to reach out for someone who has the same problem - the relation is two times harder to start. As well - I seek for someone attention and acceptance and I am afraid of rejection - or this is how people write this mechanism works. If I am preoccupied with thought whether the person is bored talking with me, thinks I am stupid or doesn't like my jokes - I constantly seek for positive feedback and being distant in case not to be hurt if the person won't like me. And if the person I am talking to, is as well all concerned about this - I think it can't work. From another point of view - I really like when someone wants to chat with me despite of my problems to be with other people, but I have a big problem to start it myself. ( maybe that is why people think that I do not like them or think that I am like "I am something better to talk with them") So in the other hand, the idea might be not so stupid. |
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fantasy
Joined: Jul 28, '09
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2009-10-11 15:30:20 |
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Hip: What Wowu said, twice as hard to get started talking .. Wowu: Yeah me too, but I tried to do that once and they totally didn't care or listen so I just got more withdrawn.. |
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Hip
Joined: Aug 10, '09
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2009-10-11 16:26:09 |
| *facepalms* I never thought of it that way... but it makes sense that 2 losers dont make a winner. Nothing personal... | |
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Bird
Joined: Oct 15, '09
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2009-10-15 19:07:22 |
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I take B multivitamins to help concentrate. If you're in a bad mood, these can bug you out though. You could try herbal tea, many of them claim to be relaxants. |
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shy_girl_09
Joined: Oct 25, '09
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2009-10-25 05:45:23 |
| Herbal remedies will do nothing but (maybe) treat the symptoms. What you want is to target the cause of the problem. This could be much better achieved through therapy | |
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Jeanine
Joined: Nov 2, '09
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2009-11-12 10:53:15 |
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I dont care anymore thats how i feel like now.im sick of always being the strict one in the house and daddy being the nice and loving guy. I wear glasses and i think ppl dnt respect or feel a thing for me. Im this stupid girl behind a one way mirror. I hate contacts to put them in and take them out and treat them. You cant be on the pc then the contacts fall out. To cut them costs 10000 rand. When i teach im in control and im always prepared and the teens love me. Bt at home my 3yr old wont listen.i nag him to do smthing.my husb wont listen when i correct him.no one listens to my advice or me. I wish i was back at school. Thats my world. And yes teachers are human. |
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emogirl3
Joined: Nov 8, '09
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2009-11-16 20:03:09 |
| Hey does lexapro 10,g help, like does it change your mind or body? | |
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