Talk to Psychiatry on Social Anxiety Disorder. Psychiatric
Asking for Self, Male, 21 years old, Karachi
I feel like everyone notices me whether I’m walking or eating. I struggle to speak in public and often feel like I’m less than others. That’s why I decided to see a psychiatrist. He prescribed me Paroxetine (20 mg) once a day for 5 months and benzodiazepines (3 mg/day) for 10 days. A few days ago, I started experiencing side effects, like delayed ejaculation. So far, I’ve taken 20 tablets of Paroxetine (20 mg each) and finished the benzodiazepine course. Now, I’m wondering if I really need to keep taking these medications. Will stopping them suddenly cause any problems? If so, how should I discontinue them safely? My anxiety isn’t that severe, and I feel like I can manage it on my own. These meds seem to be doing more harm than good, and I don’t see any real benefit even after 20 days.
or for premature ejaculation it can be treatable kindly if feasible book appointment via marham app if u think u can mange ur symptoms than no need of SSRI n benzodiazepene but if u started than slowly tapper of the dose
Dr. Zeenat Ullah - Psychiatrist
MBBS, FCPS (Psychiatry) | Karachi
please get appointment for detail assessment and treatment
Dr. Aslam Pervez - Psychiatrist
MBBS, DPM, BCPsych, MRCPsych (UK), FRCPsych (UK), Diploma in Psychiatric Practice (UK) | Karachi
51 Positive Reviews
pl don't stop paroxetine ,u will be on medication for several months. consult the same psychiatrist for further advice
suddenly stopping on 20 mg would either cause relapse of symptoms or serotonin withdrawal symptoms which are common with SSRI such as paroxietine which have shorter half life, it requires very gradual tapering off or switch to alternative which have less chance of causing serotonin withdrawal symptoms then stopping that medication or we can manage the side effects you are facing and let it complete the course, For proper treatment plan kindly book a consultation with me so we can have a proper deprescribing of the medicine prescribed to you.
Dr. A Z Barkat Ullah - Psychiatrist
MCPS Psych (Pakistan), MRC Psych (UK), MBBS | Lahore
58 Positive Reviews
It is important to assess ur symptoms and if only a sensitivity around personal perception ( which is a common phenomena in young people of ur age) and social anxiety then u dont need medication. I can help u in few sessions . U can book me online and a video call consultation as i live in UK. Happy to help.Best wishes
Ms. Syeda Anjum - Counselor
Masters in Special Education (Gold Medalist), Remedial therapist , International Behavior Therapist (IBT) | Karachi
260 Positive Reviews
u should.consult regarding this
Dr. Iqbal Khemane - Psychiatrist
MD, FCPS (Fellow Of Clinical Psychiatry / Psychotherapy) | Karachi
637 Positive Reviews
I will highly suggest to you to consult your Psychiatrist who initially started you on medication with the proper diagnosis. As you are relatively feeling better, tapering off the dose or continuing medication should be done in his supervision to avoid any discomfort.
Farhana Shams - Clinical Psychologist
BS.Hons (Psychology), Post Graduate Diploma (Clinical Psychologist), M.Phil (Applied Psychology) | Mansehra
108 Positive Reviews
consult a clinical psychologist for PSYCHOTHERAPy.
you can book an appointment with me too.
thank you
it's completely treatable after taking some medicine don't you worry detailed history required kindly book appointment with me it's a permanent solution
if your anxiety trigger again you can consult for homeopathic treatment.. the medicine you are taking have some adverse effect like tremors in hand for long term use .. homeopathy have safe medicine which control chemicals imbalance in brain
Don't stop these medicines until you visit your psychiatrist. You may experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping these suddenly.
kindly book consultation for medication adjustments
Saadia Atif - Clinical Psychologist
BS Applied Psychology, MS Clinical Psychology | Lahore
50 Positive Reviews
if your anxiety isn't that severe and you've self belief that you can handle it then try going for therapy. Medications should be tapered off as per doctor's prescription
you may reach out to me for consultation
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Book appointment via marham or visit my Karachi clinic
since how long u facing this issue
Mehreen Sohail - Clinical Psychologist
BS. Clinical Psychology | Islamabad
Kindly do not go to psychiatric, as they put you on pills which you never need in the first place. You can reach out to me to discuss more!
I will help u I need ur history for details plzzz book appointment through Marham app
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