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Post by Notlonelyinacrowdnow on Dec 31, 2012 13:29:11 GMT
Since stopping Concerta my Anxiety has worsened I guess I feel it more due to previously being so happy that the Concerta had made me less aware in social situ.. But now it's becoming a problem I've struggled for almost a year but last few months ridicules I could easily become reclusive and just not go out but my hubs gets annoyed concerned that I'm doing it.. I went to a psychologist who helped by way if helping me realise my childhood issues have impacted on my adult & parenting .. But though we touched on Social Anxiety she didn't really help and now it's stopped I fear I'm stick in a mode of habit ..
I'm not depressed I'm quite happy at home Music n stuff keeps me busy i suppose being ADHD helps as I find I don't really get bored lol I'm fine until I know something is coming up ie: Apts Meeting peeps & Shopping HATE supermarkets too stressful it's like I have a Sign drawing attention to myself I realise its just thoughts and feelings and that most peeps are too busy going about their own business but I'm so anxious I can feel it building the minute I step foot in any shop.. 2 of my sons are the same Both ADHD/ Asperger Traits I figured it was same but I've read up on Social Anxiety Disorder and feel it could be what I'm dealing with., I'm not on meds so wondered if I should see my Gp but fear looking like a ruddy Hypo xx
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2012 16:10:20 GMT
Get yourself to your GP. If you are showing no signs of depression, GPs usually try beta blockers first (propranolol is what I tried) It could be that you can't have beta blockers for whatever reason, but they helped somewhat for me. I get reclusive too, so understand how it's just so much easier not having to deal with the outside world. (as some people on here might've noticed, I have not posted a great deal in the past months). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PropranololJohn
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Post by Notlonelyinacrowdnow on Dec 31, 2012 16:18:55 GMT
Ty John
I'm sure that I can no longer take any kind of Stimulant medication but I will go see my Gp We are in the process of trying to Foster and so I'm reluctant to go complaining incase it hinders then again I do need to face the fact that this isn't getting better on its own.., Oddly enough I've lost all my confidence and self esteem almost overnight . I've always hid behind a band or a Microphone Sung all my life & play guitar just haven't gigged the last 2 yrs and maybe that's just another knock to my esteem now I can't even face any Open Mics for fear of ridicule yet when I do add stuff online I always get positive feedback crazy .. I sort of put on this act and yet deep down I'm screaming !!! I think if I could book a private session of hypnotism with Paul McKenna that would cure it if be happy lol xx
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Post by claudhopper on Jan 2, 2013 16:27:51 GMT
I don't know how relevant my experience is because i'm not yet medicated.
I sort of get social anxiety because I find 'small talk' difficult. I get very distracted and can't think of anything inane enough to say. I'm fine mucking about and having a laugh or having a discussion but when the conversation gets casual I clam up. Can't do it. So if I bump into someone I know or pass them on the street I've taken to saying little more than 'hi' because all the 'how are you' or 'what have you been up to' questions would do my head in.
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Post by mizmog on Jan 3, 2013 13:58:36 GMT
Just a quick post, I'm on Concerta but I hv become a recluse because its easier!! I'm happy at home too, not depressed just can't be bothered to go through all the anxiety of facing social situations any more!
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