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What’s the Best MEDICATION Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder?

Question by prestonwhitlow: What’s the best MEDICATION treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder? Please don’t list any benzodiazapenes. Please list medications only, and no miracle cures. Please don’t answer if you dont have social anxiety and have never undergone treatment; in other words, dont post what you read on a website. I’m looking for honest answers from personal experience. Please don’t mention any kinds of “therapy” (cognitive, group,etc.) I’m only interested in medications, preferrably those currently available in the US. I know that everyone responds differently to medicine, but I’m basically just asking what (if anything) has worked for you. Read more... ...

Under the Weather

...  the Weather For adults who have been diagnosed with seasonal depression, light therapy (in which a person sits in front of a specially designed light source for a certain amount of time each day) has proven to be effective, as have medications and psychotherapy. Read more on Babble Can a Sense of Control Increase Your Lifespan? This loss of control may also increase psychological distress, negative affect, depression, and anxiety. In contrast, people who have high levels of control over their circumstances may actually have better health and be at less risk for ...

Does Anybody Know if Part of Having Social Anxiety Is Suffering From Low Self Confidenced?

Question by wm: does anybody know if part of having social anxiety is suffering from low self confidenced? I have been searching for this answer and am unable to find it. I just know that I seem to have low confidence more than I want. Also I seem to change my mind alot for instance one day I might want to apply for a job and the next few days I second guess that choice and this has been going on for ever, like well over 15 years. I am now wondering if this also is caused from social anxiety, I really need to have some answers. Read more... ...

8 Alternative Mental Health Therapies Explained

...  alternative mental health therapies explained Filed under: hypnosis to treat depression In a hypnotherapy session, clients are guided into a focused state of deep relaxation. Contrary to popular … So far, studies have found that bright light therapy might be useful in treating depression, eating disorders, bipolar depression, and sleep … Read more on RYOT   Hypnosis evaluation sought for sergeant accused in Iraq killings Filed under: hypnosis to treat depression Read ...

Depressed Swedes Get Bus Stop Light Therapy

by benchilada Depressed Swedes get bus stop light therapy Filed under: depression therapy An energy company in Umeå, northern Sweden, has installed phototherapy lights in the city's bus stops to combat the short days, lack of sunlight, and residents' depression. Drivers 'blinded' by bus stop light therapy (28 Nov 12); Mad tourist rush to … Read more on The Local.se   iPhone apps: Therapists that are always on call Filed under: depression therapy Read ...

Mood Disorders / Bipolar Disorder: What Is a Mixed Episode?

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Exercise, Blue Light Therapy Combat SAD

...  blue light therapy combat SAD Filed under: light therapy for depression Blue-light therapy for one hour a day can improve your mood significantly during the winter months, and coupling it with exercise amps up its benefits. Vitamin D-3 helps boost mood, the immune system and heart health! Most folks rely on sun exposure to … Read more on Post-Tribune   Seasonal affective disorder helped by brisk walks, light therapy, vitamin D … Filed under: light therapy for depression Read ...