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So sad. Is medical society unaware of the connection between alcohol and social anxiety/panic disorder? Of course people will self medicate when they are paralyzed from such a horrifying condition. And how many end up in jail for it? ;( My son became an alcoholic as a teen due to severe anxiety/panic disorder and he also began cutting himself. I was able to help him stop drinking 7 years ago. He has been taking lorazepam for three years, but the way it is effecting his memory is terrifying. Is anyone aware of studies or clinical trials for treatments other than benzodiazepines? SSRI's did not help him.
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Hi, @marlaj - sounds like you've been a really strong advocate for your son through some difficult times with severe anxiety/panic disorder and cutting.
A few discussions you may be interested in related to panic disorder, social anxiety and cutting include:
-On social anxiety, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/social-anxiety-disorder-1
- On social anxiety and treatments https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cbd-oil-for-social-anxiety-for-my-teenage-son
- On self-harm https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/selfharm
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Hi @marlaj- When I was first ill my doctor put me on Elavil which is a tricyclic anti-depressant. It helped both my depression and anxiety.I don't know if this is of any help to you but I think it is different from SSRI's. For some reason I don't hear anything about it anymore so am not sure if it is still being used. You may want to check it out.
Best wishes
Ainsleigh