Hi Everyone, I have read a few of the posts here about social phobia and its funny.. I feel like I am reading the story of my life... but sad at the same time. I am reluctant to try any presciption meds right now just because of the side effects... does anyone know of any herbals, nonrx drugs that work on social anxiety.. I have tried L-theanine, but didnt find it did anything for me... I take xanax whenever I go to a party with my husband because I couldnt any other way but again know that I shoudlnt take it on a daily basis because of tolerance, addiction... so that brings me to the same point? thanks

Off the top of my head the only thing i can think of is St. Johns wort. ( great name i know) With any herbal remedy though i have my doubts, but you never know unless you try, and what might work for someone else may not work for you. Plus with any type of supplement/medication you have to worry about any side effects.

if you do decide to try an herbal med and you are on any prescriptions-please always check with your pharmacist for interactions

Check out "RELAX-ESE" by Dr. Christopher. My dad got them for me and my sister a few months ago, and we both agree it helps quite a bit with anxiety and depression.

Hope that helps.