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Posted by JohnX2 on June 16, 2002, at 1:25:29
Hey Jon,Just wanna let you know we are cheering for you!
Hang in there.
John
Posted by JonW on June 16, 2002, at 9:29:39
In reply to JonW - How Are U doin?, posted by JohnX2 on June 16, 2002, at 1:25:29
Thanks, John! I appreciate it and actually things may be getting better -- well, except for the insomnia :( For example, as far as social phobia is concerned just the ring of the phone (even though I don't answer it) would send an electric surge of fear through my body but now there is less electricity to it so I hope that it only continues. (It's hard to explain to someone that doesn't have severe SP, but I associate the ring of the phone with social interaction so for the "normal" person this would be like being placed in front of an oncoming mack truck all in a seconds time.) As for depression, that's been less noticeable. The only thing I can report is thinking "wow, this might actually work." But it's yet to work, of course. It's only been a little over a week at 45mg so there's plenty of time for improvement, but who wants to wait! Thanks again for your support!
Jon
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> Hey Jon,
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> Just wanna let you know we are cheering for you!
>
> Hang in there.
>
> John
Posted by JohnX2 on June 16, 2002, at 12:12:44
In reply to Re: JonW - How Are U doin? » JohnX2, posted by JonW on June 16, 2002, at 9:29:39
Can I ask a question about the social phobia?Is there much difference in the anxiety symptoms, etc
associated with group interactions vs. one-on-one?How about if you are in charge like giving a well
prepared speech to an audience?Just Curious,
John> Thanks, John! I appreciate it and actually things may be getting better -- well, except for the insomnia :( For example, as far as social phobia is concerned just the ring of the phone (even though I don't answer it) would send an electric surge of fear through my body but now there is less electricity to it so I hope that it only continues. (It's hard to explain to someone that doesn't have severe SP, but I associate the ring of the phone with social interaction so for the "normal" person this would be like being placed in front of an oncoming mack truck all in a seconds time.) As for depression, that's been less noticeable. The only thing I can report is thinking "wow, this might actually work." But it's yet to work, of course. It's only been a little over a week at 45mg so there's plenty of time for improvement, but who wants to wait! Thanks again for your support!
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> Jon
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> > Hey Jon,
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> > Just wanna let you know we are cheering for you!
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> > Hang in there.
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> > John
Posted by JonW on June 16, 2002, at 19:31:28
In reply to Re: JonW - How Are U doin? » JonW, posted by JohnX2 on June 16, 2002, at 12:12:44
Hi John,
It depends on the situation but all of those situations give me extreme anxiety. In all of those situations it is worse if I don't know the person or persons and whether or not I am the superior to the person or persons. Basically, the more certainty that I won't be humiliated the less the anxiety but there is more to it than that. In general, though, the symptoms I experience in front of a group are worse than in a one-on-one situation. With the exception of trying to ask a girl out for a date or something like that. Not that I even leave my house! It's such a silly disorder when you think about it, but such a serious disorder in reality.
Jon
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> Can I ask a question about the social phobia?
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> Is there much difference in the anxiety symptoms, etc
> associated with group interactions vs. one-on-one?
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> How about if you are in charge like giving a well
> prepared speech to an audience?
>
> Just Curious,
> John
Posted by JohnX2 on June 19, 2002, at 19:08:16
In reply to Re: JonW - How Are U doin? » JohnX2, posted by JonW on June 16, 2002, at 19:31:28
Thanks for sharing your experience and insight.Good continued luck with the Nardil.
John
> Hi John,
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> It depends on the situation but all of those situations give me extreme anxiety. In all of those situations it is worse if I don't know the person or persons and whether or not I am the superior to the person or persons. Basically, the more certainty that I won't be humiliated the less the anxiety but there is more to it than that. In general, though, the symptoms I experience in front of a group are worse than in a one-on-one situation. With the exception of trying to ask a girl out for a date or something like that. Not that I even leave my house! It's such a silly disorder when you think about it, but such a serious disorder in reality.
>
> Jon
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> >
> > Can I ask a question about the social phobia?
> >
> > Is there much difference in the anxiety symptoms, etc
> > associated with group interactions vs. one-on-one?
> >
> > How about if you are in charge like giving a well
> > prepared speech to an audience?
> >
> > Just Curious,
> > John
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