Social anxiety, Can anyone please help?

[Hannah_2011]

Hi there,
my name is Hannah and i've had symptoms of social anxiety for a while. I'm currently taking citalopram and have been for a week exactly now. It doesnt seem to be working really. Maybe i should give it more time. When im at work i feel extremely uncomfortable in the staff room on my 15 minute break. It feels like a 2 hour break in hell. I cant look someone in the eye for more than a few seconds or i feel like my eyesare bulging out at them and i have to look away. I feel rude not looking at someone when there speaking but I cant help it. Basically any suggestions that may help i'd very much appreciate. Or any other medication i could try? i start college soon and cant stop worrying about sitting in a classroom feeling like that all the time :(

[roxie_09]

Hi Hannah, any medication takes it time to get into the system, I can appreciate that it's not nice, but stick with it for a few more weeks and see if you can see any improvement. For anything to try and alleviate the anxiety I am sure you will have penty of responses for, a lot more useful than what I can give. Good luck xx

[scotcat]

The meds will take a while to build up in your system, read the advice leaflet that came in the packet, can take up to 6/8 weeks before you notice any change