Avoid the Wellbutrin! I've seen way to many reports of it causing tinnitus or making tinnitus worse. My doc asked if I wanted to try it because it's one of the few meds that doesn't have weight gain as a side effect. I'd rather get fat than worsen my tinnitus.

I take Lexapro without any issues but I don't think it ever helped with the anxiety. There are of course true anti-anxiety meds but it's debatable if they will help in the long run and there are strong addiction possibilities. A drug that has helped me is Lamictal. I call it the "I don't care drug". It sort of removes emotion and makes me care less about T. But it can also emotionally numb you to everything.

The only other thing I can recommend is self hypnosis. I know people immediately scoff when they hear that but it's not what most people think. It can really help if you put the work into it. I did it when my T was at it's worst and I'd do it again if needed. It doesn't make the T go away or reduce it's volume. It's simply a relaxation technique. It's like meditation but with mental exercises. I'm far from being any kind of expert but feel free to ask any questions.

Thank-you. I really appreciate your input. I'm trying to learn more about social anxiety and try to beat it by CBT but I'm just in a bad spot right now where I feel meds would really help. Thank-you for taking the time to answer. :)

Hi,I took a copy off the ATA site the list of meds that are in the booklet compiled by Neil Bauman to my doctor when i wanted to try something for the anxiety. He prescribed one called Hydroxyzine 25 mg. Problem is it can make you sleepy. Its fairly safe as it is often prescribed for allergy use. I am trying to get int a CBT class. We just try what we can.

I have suffered from generalized anxiety disorder/panic attack my whole life. I don't take any medication full time -- can't stand the way it makes me feel. I take Ativan (Lorazepam) when I need it. It has been a life saver for me. I take it when I start to feel the anxiety or panic coming on. It stops it dead in its tracks. Worrying about having an attack can make me have an attack, so knowing the Ativan is in my purse keeps me from having attacks. I never have any side effects from Ativan. It calms me down -- nothing else. I love the stuff!

The only problem with Ativan is it can be addictive if misused. I take fewer than 5 pills a month, so I've never had a problem with it being addicting.

I take Lorezapam (sp?) as needed and it helps (anxiety). I take Lemotrigene daily for ?? long-term keeping my head on straight, but I still get angry (especially about my T), so it isn't a cure-all. My dr said no to SSRI, BUT, I was taken SSRI before my T started, and yet T didn't start getting worse until a year later, then another year before the regular progression started. So I don't know how SSRI could be blamed for that.