Posted by Mr. SadPuppyDog on September 27, 2002, at 11:25:12
In reply to Dilantin for SP?, posted by k23d on September 22, 2002, at 4:32:38
Dilantin is no good for social phobia. Its too sedating, too many side effects. Most likely it would just make you more depressed over time, worsening SP.
Its arguable that social phobia is better treated with nondrug treatments such as CBT and working out. In fact, working out with heavy weights is probably the single best way to build self confidence and thus overcome natural shyness, which is basically what SP is.
I advise people with social phobia to get to a good gym and learn how to lift heavy free weights. This secretes testosterone which makes you more aggressive and less "shy." It also builds confidence like I said, but takes some time.
Social phobia that does not arise from natural shyness is usually from underlying depression or severe anxiety. Thus treating the underlying depression or anxiety with antidepressants usually gets rid of the social phobia.
Mr. Sad PuppyDog
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