medication for anxiety

[fmor76]

What would be a good medication for anxiety that I could take before those stressful social situations. I don't want to take meds all the time, just something to calm my nerves. I have alot of anxiety/stress and dread social gatherings.... I'm just trying to come up with some solutions because it is really affecting my life.

[hry33]

the best is any valium type med but these can be hard to get, its reasuring to carry a few tablets with you when out, just in case you need some

a beta blocker med such as inderal can also be a help if you get blushing, sweating and racing heart, both meds go well together and take about 2o minutes to start helping

[Natasha1981]

Originally Posted by fmor76

What would be a good medication for anxiety that I could take before those stressful social situations. I don't want to take meds all the time, just something to calm my nerves. I have alot of anxiety/stress and dread social gatherings.... I'm just trying to come up with some solutions because it is really affecting my life.

If you feel stressed due to life situations, try to sort them out without the help of medications first. But if you find your anxiety spinning out of control, it's probably best to speak to your doctor. Everyday stress is normal, constant anxiety is a disease.

[fmor76]

ya, I do have problems w/ blushing and sweating, especially the sweating. I have dealt with this since I was young, and now that i'm married and have a child, its really becoming a burden in my life. I avoid many things in my life because I really don't feel comfortable in social type settings.

I don't even feel comfortable talking to a doctor about it. But I really think I should cause its affecting my life. I don't want to be like this, I really dislike this part of myself. I really feel hopeless about it.

[raqwest]

I just starting taking Effexor XR and it has helped me a lot. I just want you to know that you SHOULD NOT be embarrased to tell your doctor about your anixiety!!!! It is so much more common than you know and they deal with it so much and will not think you are wierd or crazy. My doctor said he treats at least 10 people a week with anxiety. If you even just describe to your doc how you feel, he will suggest a med that is right for you. Again, do not be afraid to talk about this. Thats why the docs are there!!!!

Good LUck to you

Raq