Social Anxiety Disorder Teen Medication?
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I have a 16 year old daughter with social anxiety issues. It got so bad, she became quite depressed. Could not make friends, was lonely and sad a lot. I made sure she got a full evaluation by a neuro-psychologist. She is now on both an anti depressant and an anti-anxiety drug. She is SO MUCH BETTER! All this just to tell you that there is GREAT HOPE for you. You must get the help you need. This disorder does not go away on its own, and you will develop bad habits as you get older. Get treated now and get your life on the right track! Parents must support you on this.
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you should first make an appointment with a therapist tell the doctor the symptoms--and the doctor can decide from there. Maybe the doctor can give u some tips on dealing with ur anxiety. Maybe you don't even have to start with medications that fast yet.
Start with talk therapy. Everything isn't solved with a pill, and all the pills that might help - anti-Ds mostly - come with side effects, gaining weight and loss of libido being the main ones.
A lot of social anxiety can actually be resolved through therapy. Seriously, look there before you think about taking drugs. It won't mess with your body but it can help you improve your mind.
I have had it all of my life. If you only get nervous, you are lucky -- try panic attacks.
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The Buteyko Institute Method (BIM) is a breathing retraining program which provides immediate and significant improvement for people with asthma, sleep apnoea and other breathing-related conditions.
The Buteyko Institute Method is:
Effective - over 90% of course participants significantly reduce asthma reliever medications within one week
Safe - the Buteyko Institute follows international best practice asthma medication guidelines
Scientifically based - based on the standard medical principles of respiration, the normalisation of breathing and the Bohr Effect.
How do you learn BIM?
The BIM is an educational program which is offered in a series of 5 ninety minute sessions within ten days and scheduled review sessions. Most courses involve small groups, but some BIM Practitioners offer individual classes where required.
As well as practising the breathing exercises taught by their Practitioner, course participants also learn how to monitor their breathing while engaging in daily living activities. These breathing retraining exercises enable course participants to normalise their breathing, to unblock the nose and to achieve comfortable nasal breathing. Once breathing has improved towards a normal level the Buteyko exercises can be reduced and eliminated.
The Buteyko Institute Method is a non-contact program and involves breathing exercises only. It does not involve the use of herbal remedies, supplements or other medication (apart from those prescribed by your doctor).
Course participants continue to use their medication as prescribed. People who are on medication for asthma find that as their breathing improves they will need less reliever medication. However, they are advised not to change any medication without consulting their doctor.
Benefits/outcomes
There are many improvements in health to be gained by completing a Buteyko Institute Method course, depending on current health status and problems. Included among these improvements are:
Significant reduction in asthma symptoms
Significant reduction in asthma medication
Improved tolerance of asthma triggers
Reduction in allergic reactions
Improvement in quality of life
Increased stamina and energy
Improved quality of sleep
Reduction/elimination in snoring
Improved ability to cope with stress
The immune system is improved, therefore people tend to have less colds and flu
Improved ability to exercise
For people with sleep apnoea on CPAP machine, the need for CPAP is decreased or eliminated (as approved by their doctor)
Improvement in skin conditions such as dry skin or eczema
Normalisation of weight. People who are overweight tend to lose some weight, while those who are under weight may gain some weight
Headaches and migraines are significantly reduced or eliminated
Reduction in anxiety or panic attacks
Thinking and concentration levels are improved
Irritability and depression are reduced
Enhanced sports performance
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