Posted by verne on May 28, 2006, at 9:06:54
In reply to Re: Best social anxiety meds?, posted by sparky123 on May 28, 2006, at 3:23:27
I've had everything including my thyroid tested, tried many alternative cures, chinese herbalists, light-box therapy, meditation, nutritional supplements, and found little help for chronic atypical depression and anxiety.
Last year alone, I spent over $1,500 on herbs and supplements. I was even importing albizzia bark and flowers from the Orient. I spend double that on additional alternative therapy each year. One time I bought a *left spin* mug for $80.00. The friend who talked me into the mug, spent thousands on special jewelry, magnets, and pyramids among other things. The magnet mattress pad nearly put her in the hospital.
Medical science is now discovering there are physical differences in the brains of those with various forms of mental illness and even personality disorders. The brain of someone with borderline personality disorder actually looks different - even though this disorder isn't congential but *acquired* in childhood.
I'm really hoping the new anti-depressant, Emsam, works for me. I see a pdoc next month.
Verne
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