Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 God help us. I received this on a journalist alert service so I don't have a website. Although it mentions the Daily Telegraph, I have checked their website and couldn't find the story listed on it. Ramo Anti-shyness drug holds promise for thousands A new drug is helping people overcome their shyness. It is being tested in trials in Glasgow and could be on the market next year. The drug stimulates the brain to produce seratonin, which is the chemical that controls mood. Doctors carrying out the study say they are encouraged by the results so far which have helped hundreds of people suffering from chronic shyness. Dr , a consultant psychiatrist at Stobhill Hospital who is helping coordinate the trial, said: "For some people something as simple as attending a meeting or going to the pub will be a terrifying ordeal. They will then make excuses to avoid confronting their fears." He said people should realise they suffer from a condition which can be treated and hopes Escitalopram will benefit thousands. The trial are being carried out at the private HCI medical centre at Clydebank and will have involved 250 people by the end of May, reports The Daily Telegraph. Story filed: 09:01 Monday 26th November 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 God help us. I received this on a journalist alert service so I don't have a website. Although it mentions the Daily Telegraph, I have checked their website and couldn't find the story listed on it. Ramo Anti-shyness drug holds promise for thousands A new drug is helping people overcome their shyness. It is being tested in trials in Glasgow and could be on the market next year. The drug stimulates the brain to produce seratonin, which is the chemical that controls mood. Doctors carrying out the study say they are encouraged by the results so far which have helped hundreds of people suffering from chronic shyness. Dr , a consultant psychiatrist at Stobhill Hospital who is helping coordinate the trial, said: "For some people something as simple as attending a meeting or going to the pub will be a terrifying ordeal. They will then make excuses to avoid confronting their fears." He said people should realise they suffer from a condition which can be treated and hopes Escitalopram will benefit thousands. The trial are being carried out at the private HCI medical centre at Clydebank and will have involved 250 people by the end of May, reports The Daily Telegraph. Story filed: 09:01 Monday 26th November 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 Dear Dawn, I have a friend who takes Prozac to combat her shyness. I've gently told her the facts, but she is stuck on the stuff. Suzy Re: Anti-shyness drug holds promise for thousands God help us. I received this on a journalist alert service so I don't have a website. Although it mentions the Daily Telegraph, I have checked their website and couldn't find the story listed on it. Ramo Anti-shyness drug holds promise for thousands A new drug is helping people overcome their shyness. It is being tested in trials in Glasgow and could be on the market next year. The drug stimulates the brain to produce seratonin, which is the chemical that controls mood. Doctors carrying out the study say they are encouraged by the results so far which have helped hundreds of people suffering from chronic shyness. Dr , a consultant psychiatrist at Stobhill Hospital who is helping coordinate the trial, said: "For some people something as simple as attending a meeting or going to the pub will be a terrifying ordeal. They will then make excuses to avoid confronting their fears." He said people should realise they suffer from a condition which can be treated and hopes Escitalopram will benefit thousands. The trial are being carried out at the private HCI medical centre at Clydebank and will have involved 250 people by the end of May, reports The Daily Telegraph. Story filed: 09:01 Monday 26th November 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 Dear Dawn, I have a friend who takes Prozac to combat her shyness. I've gently told her the facts, but she is stuck on the stuff. Suzy Re: Anti-shyness drug holds promise for thousands God help us. I received this on a journalist alert service so I don't have a website. Although it mentions the Daily Telegraph, I have checked their website and couldn't find the story listed on it. Ramo Anti-shyness drug holds promise for thousands A new drug is helping people overcome their shyness. It is being tested in trials in Glasgow and could be on the market next year. The drug stimulates the brain to produce seratonin, which is the chemical that controls mood. Doctors carrying out the study say they are encouraged by the results so far which have helped hundreds of people suffering from chronic shyness. Dr , a consultant psychiatrist at Stobhill Hospital who is helping coordinate the trial, said: "For some people something as simple as attending a meeting or going to the pub will be a terrifying ordeal. They will then make excuses to avoid confronting their fears." He said people should realise they suffer from a condition which can be treated and hopes Escitalopram will benefit thousands. The trial are being carried out at the private HCI medical centre at Clydebank and will have involved 250 people by the end of May, reports The Daily Telegraph. Story filed: 09:01 Monday 26th November 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 Hi, I got my sister to go on zoloft a few years ago, when I was still ignorant about ssris - I was taking zoloft and felt it was helping me. My sister is one of those people who - if she doesn't have something to worry about - she'll find things to worry about. Also, her husband was in poor health and she was stressing out. I thought the zoloft would help her deal with all this. Now I am trying to get her to stop taking it and she won't. my rationale is " Michele, you listened to me before; listen to me now! " . I've tried being gentle, I've tried 'tuff love', and I keep sending her material - to no avail. so, Suzy, there is not too much you can do when someone feels the drug is helping them. - except be there to pick up the pieces later. > Dear Dawn, > > I have a friend who takes Prozac to combat her shyness. I've gently told her the facts, but she is stuck on the stuff. > > Suzy > > > Re: Anti-shyness drug holds promise for thousands > > > > > God help us. I received this on a journalist alert service so I don't have a website. Although it mentions the Daily Telegraph, I have checked their website and couldn't find the story listed on it. > Ramo > > > Anti-shyness drug holds promise for thousands > A new drug is helping people overcome their shyness. > It is being tested in trials in Glasgow and could be on the market next year. > The drug stimulates the brain to produce seratonin, which is the chemical that controls mood. > Doctors carrying out the study say they are encouraged by the results so far which have helped hundreds of people suffering from chronic shyness. > Dr , a consultant psychiatrist at Stobhill Hospital who is helping coordinate the trial, said: " For some people something as simple as attending a meeting or going to the pub will be a terrifying ordeal. They will then make excuses to avoid confronting their fears. " > He said people should realise they suffer from a condition which can be treated and hopes Escitalopram will benefit thousands. > The trial are being carried out at the private HCI medical centre at Clydebank and will have involved 250 people by the end of May, reports The Daily Telegraph. > Story filed: 09:01 Monday 26th November 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 Hi, I got my sister to go on zoloft a few years ago, when I was still ignorant about ssris - I was taking zoloft and felt it was helping me. My sister is one of those people who - if she doesn't have something to worry about - she'll find things to worry about. Also, her husband was in poor health and she was stressing out. I thought the zoloft would help her deal with all this. Now I am trying to get her to stop taking it and she won't. my rationale is " Michele, you listened to me before; listen to me now! " . I've tried being gentle, I've tried 'tuff love', and I keep sending her material - to no avail. so, Suzy, there is not too much you can do when someone feels the drug is helping them. - except be there to pick up the pieces later. > Dear Dawn, > > I have a friend who takes Prozac to combat her shyness. I've gently told her the facts, but she is stuck on the stuff. > > Suzy > > > Re: Anti-shyness drug holds promise for thousands > > > > > God help us. I received this on a journalist alert service so I don't have a website. Although it mentions the Daily Telegraph, I have checked their website and couldn't find the story listed on it. > Ramo > > > Anti-shyness drug holds promise for thousands > A new drug is helping people overcome their shyness. > It is being tested in trials in Glasgow and could be on the market next year. > The drug stimulates the brain to produce seratonin, which is the chemical that controls mood. > Doctors carrying out the study say they are encouraged by the results so far which have helped hundreds of people suffering from chronic shyness. > Dr , a consultant psychiatrist at Stobhill Hospital who is helping coordinate the trial, said: " For some people something as simple as attending a meeting or going to the pub will be a terrifying ordeal. They will then make excuses to avoid confronting their fears. " > He said people should realise they suffer from a condition which can be treated and hopes Escitalopram will benefit thousands. > The trial are being carried out at the private HCI medical centre at Clydebank and will have involved 250 people by the end of May, reports The Daily Telegraph. > Story filed: 09:01 Monday 26th November 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 Dear , And of course we know the problem - the SSRIs are addictive. Suzy Re: Anti-shyness drug holds promise for > thousands > > > > > > > > > > God help us. I received this on a journalist alert service so I > don't have a website. Although it mentions the Daily Telegraph, I > have checked their website and couldn't find the story listed on it. > > Ramo > > > > > > Anti-shyness drug holds promise for thousands > > A new drug is helping people overcome their shyness. > > It is being tested in trials in Glasgow and could be on the > market next year. > > The drug stimulates the brain to produce seratonin, which is the > chemical that controls mood. > > Doctors carrying out the study say they are encouraged by the > results so far which have helped hundreds of people suffering from > chronic shyness. > > Dr , a consultant psychiatrist at Stobhill Hospital > who is helping coordinate the trial, said: " For some people something > as simple as attending a meeting or going to the pub will be a > terrifying ordeal. They will then make excuses to avoid confronting > their fears. " > > He said people should realise they suffer from a condition which > can be treated and hopes Escitalopram will benefit thousands. > > The trial are being carried out at the private HCI medical > centre at Clydebank and will have involved 250 people by the end of > May, reports The Daily Telegraph. > > Story filed: 09:01 Monday 26th November 2001 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 Dear , And of course we know the problem - the SSRIs are addictive. Suzy Re: Anti-shyness drug holds promise for > thousands > > > > > > > > > > God help us. I received this on a journalist alert service so I > don't have a website. Although it mentions the Daily Telegraph, I > have checked their website and couldn't find the story listed on it. > > Ramo > > > > > > Anti-shyness drug holds promise for thousands > > A new drug is helping people overcome their shyness. > > It is being tested in trials in Glasgow and could be on the > market next year. > > The drug stimulates the brain to produce seratonin, which is the > chemical that controls mood. > > Doctors carrying out the study say they are encouraged by the > results so far which have helped hundreds of people suffering from > chronic shyness. > > Dr , a consultant psychiatrist at Stobhill Hospital > who is helping coordinate the trial, said: " For some people something > as simple as attending a meeting or going to the pub will be a > terrifying ordeal. They will then make excuses to avoid confronting > their fears. " > > He said people should realise they suffer from a condition which > can be treated and hopes Escitalopram will benefit thousands. > > The trial are being carried out at the private HCI medical > centre at Clydebank and will have involved 250 people by the end of > May, reports The Daily Telegraph. > > Story filed: 09:01 Monday 26th November 2001 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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