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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 3rd April 2014, 17:38
Replies: 8
Views: 4,379
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Taking Propranolol - timing advice (presentation tomorrow)

I looked up the Bach flower rescue remedy and looks like there are quite a few different types, even for anxiety. Which do you use?
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 3rd April 2014, 14:59
Replies: 8
Views: 4,379
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Taking Propranolol - timing advice (presentation tomorrow)

Ok thanks, good to know you take exactly the same version as me. I agree - my life could have been much easier if I had found out about this years ago. I wish I could do it without, but if it allows...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 3rd April 2014, 14:04
Replies: 8
Views: 4,379
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Taking Propranolol - timing advice (presentation tomorrow)

Thanks for the advice. Its good to know that if you take it at 7am, it helps you for the rest of the day. I dont need to worry about it waring off after just a few hours then!

I have never taken...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 3rd April 2014, 12:13
Replies: 8
Views: 4,379
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Taking Propranolol - timing advice (presentation tomorrow)

Thanks for your advice. It does sound like a timed release version, so I was hoping it would last the day. I think the friend I spoke to does take the same version but possibly in lower doses. I may...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 3rd April 2014, 11:16
Replies: 8
Views: 4,379
Posted By racheldawn
Exclamation Taking Propranolol - timing advice (presentation tomorrow)

I havent been on here in a while and I am posting this a bit late but hopefully some of you can advise.

I take Propranolol (80mg prolonged release) to get me through presentations. But I am unsure...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 24th December 2012, 14:48
Replies: 16
Views: 1,753
Posted By racheldawn
Re: christmas hell

I can relate to the idea of xmas hell! A few years ago I had the worst time of my life at Christmas as my boyfriend died. Everyone tried to force me to celebrate still so I starting thinking "why do...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 28th October 2012, 09:58
Replies: 34
Views: 4,047
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Beta blockers

I've been told its not addictive also.

It would be interesting to know if this is a physical or psychological effect. I have been wondering if I am or will experience this and expected it to be...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 5th October 2012, 20:16
Replies: 34
Views: 4,047
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Beta blockers

Thanks Bal, this is all great advice and really inspiring to know how well you are doing yourself. You sound like you have really learned to cope with it.

I'm a bit of a perfectionist and would...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 5th October 2012, 10:35
Replies: 34
Views: 4,047
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Beta blockers

Thanks for the advice Bal, I'm glad to hear counselling was the best thing for you, this is really encouraging to know, as ultimately using medication for life is not what I want. I'm only using them...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 4th October 2012, 07:44
Replies: 34
Views: 4,047
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Beta blockers

Thanks for the info, I dont know if my 80mg should last longer. But I might try to take it later, especailly when I have a presentation. I think I was told it can take about 30 minutes to take...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 3rd October 2012, 17:16
Replies: 34
Views: 4,047
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Beta blockers

Thats great to hear the propranolol is helping you Framlingen! :) It sounds like your usual symptoms are exactly like mine. What amount do you take? I take 80mg slow release and I take it in the...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 3rd October 2012, 07:01
Replies: 34
Views: 4,047
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Beta blockers

Thanks :) I'm glad your palpitations have eased. I hope you dont have to keep going through it.



I was told that they arent addictive.

I have taken 80mg propranolol slow release just on the...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 19th September 2012, 09:51
Replies: 47
Views: 5,113
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Do you find people pick on and take advantage of you? If so why?

Yes this is exactly how I feel. My common sence brain tells me one thing but the emotional part of me finds it too difficult.



Good for you, that all makes perfect sence and I hope you find the...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 18th September 2012, 15:52
Replies: 47
Views: 5,113
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Do you find people pick on and take advantage of you? If so why?

That does sound nice. When I do hear someone say lovely things about their boyfriend or husband I always think is it he really that wonderful? As I guess I have not experienced it myself. But my dad...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 18th September 2012, 15:22
Replies: 47
Views: 5,113
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Do you find people pick on and take advantage of you? If so why?

In my experience so far, I always feel happy and am treated well in the beginning. It develops into a relationship, I develop an emotional attachment and then the other person gradually changes. If a...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 18th September 2012, 12:25
Replies: 47
Views: 5,113
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Do you find people pick on and take advantage of you? If so why?

Thanks for your input. To be honest I agree with you. I dont see why it should be such hard work to get someone who supposedly loves me to be nice to me and spend quality time with me. But I think he...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 18th September 2012, 12:11
Replies: 34
Views: 4,047
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Beta blockers

Thanks :) I will definitly report back with my experience. I hope you get some helpful information about combining a betablocker with clomipramine and that your palpitations stop.
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 18th September 2012, 12:06
Replies: 22
Views: 3,301
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Mirtazapine

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the advice, I saw my own doctor today and we discussed things. We decided to stop the mirtazapine for now as I'm not really depressed and I wasnt convinced...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 18th September 2012, 12:01
Replies: 34
Views: 4,047
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Beta blockers

Thanks everyone for the advice, I saw my doctor today and we discussed things. He agreed to prescribe me some betablockers to try. I've got Inderal 80mg propranolol. He said I can take them everyday...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 17th September 2012, 10:08
Replies: 29
Views: 2,755
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Cause of social anxiety

Its interesting to think of the cause as this is linked to how its treated. If something is learned you may be able to unlearn it. But if something is genetic, is CBT etc less helpful? But with it...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 17th September 2012, 10:05
Replies: 34
Views: 4,047
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Beta blockers

Thanks, I felt like i did ok and I actualy lasted longer than some other people. And my slides were better than most peoples. I just found it difficult to talk but having prepared made it easier. I...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 16th September 2012, 09:47
Replies: 47
Views: 5,113
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Do you find people pick on and take advantage of you? If so why?

Thanks Ollyh :) Hopefully it will make life a lot better. Looking back, all of my boyfriends have treated my like this. So I need to practice this so I'm no longer the weak person in a relationship.
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 15th September 2012, 21:26
Replies: 47
Views: 5,113
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Do you find people pick on and take advantage of you? If so why?

Thanks Progress, I cant quite believe I did it, I feel a bit crappy but have a bit more self respect.
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 15th September 2012, 21:05
Replies: 4
Views: 1,069
Posted By racheldawn
Re: I'm fine atm in my progression.

Hi vjplum, I'm glad your felling fine and feeling ok about your progression. Its always nice to hear some positives, gives us all hope. :)
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 15th September 2012, 21:01
Replies: 47
Views: 5,113
Posted By racheldawn
Re: Do you find people pick on and take advantage of you? If so why?

I'm feeling a bit rubbish but at the same time proud of myself for finally standing up for myself. So I thought I would share. I was inspired by our talk of "people will only treat you how you allow...
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