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A great post, I loved hearing your thoughts on this topic. It sounds like it was such a simple solution for you. I’ve battled social anxiety pretty much all my life, and right now the medication is cornering in on alleviating the symptoms of panic attacks and depression, so that I can function and do the things that I need to do such as run errands and work out in my woodworking shop, and take care of my beloved dog. My dosages are in the high-average range and I am doing so much better on them now that I am on them, but I couldn’t say that my social anxiety has completely disappeared, that would take a miracle. So I am happy for you, but also envious. Because I know my anxiety is rooted in deep beliefs that I was raised on and have become my core beliefs. I strongly believe that medication and talk therapy are what have been helping me grow in the direction that I want to be. I’d be interested to hear what kind of thoughts you had that made you feel out of control. And also what medication you are on that has helped you in such a positive way. FYI, I am on Celexa, Abilify, Respidal, Wellbutrin, Buspar, and Xanax as needed. I feel that I am on a well-rounded cocktail of sorts. As well as an actively engaging patient in my emotional health.
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"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."
~The Buddha
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