Prozac, Does it help with Shyness?

[gogojky1]

Hi, Does Prozac help with shyness? I don't think I've ever tried this. Does it help?

Thanks.

[Sweet Pea]

Sept 28, 2008 15:30:05 GMT -5 gogojky1 said:

Hi, Does Prozac help with shyness? I don't think I've ever tried this. Does it help?

Thanks.

i don't know, but i couldn't recommend it. for one thing, i happen to know a woman who had a severe problem with reflux caused by prozac. she was taking it for a few years and ended up having to have major surgery on her esophagus because of the damage it caused.

[gaia]

It can be used for anxiety.
I took the highest dose for a while, and it did make me less shy.
But in my opinion, it was an out-of-control kind of change. I was making a complete tit out of myself, but I didn't see it at the time. I found it sent you the opposite way (to shy) too much.

[madiocre]

ummm yeah i had a little experience with it .
my friend gave me some of hers (it was stupid i know i was just going through a risk taking phrase i guess )
but yeah i found it worked the next day and i was "happy" too happy really i was at work and found everything hilariuos i laughed at a parent who's child was throwing a tantrum i usually find that funny but can control myself not to laugh out loud .
i try to make it my goal in life to be happy and have fun ...but too happy and fun doesn't work .

[gals]

Sept 28, 2008 15:30:05 GMT -5 gogojky1 said:

Hi, Does Prozac help with shyness? I don't think I've ever tried this. Does it help?

Thanks.

I don't know about how Prozac can cure or at least help shyness go away. All I know is that it's mostly used for depression.

[additive]

No. Prozac is for treating depression and bi-polar disorders.

Please go see a qualified doctor before you start drinking any prescription medication, especially ones that affects your brain chemistry.

[Twice-Shy]

It can help with anxiety, as well. But, the side affects, as Sweet Pea mentioned, are not worth the short term benefits of the med.