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Originally Posted by vashti [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
social anxiety disorder (SAD) is very real and yes, serotonine reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's) are used on it. A reuptake inhibitor is something that blocks vesicles from removing a neuro-transmitter molecule that is bound to receptors that initiate the release of happy chemicals. So you are physiologically forced to feel happy.
I hate the fact that they give her zoloft for this, since it's not treating the cause of the problem at all, and SSRI's are so general. They are giving her the exact same treatment as if she was just another depressed person. I haven't taken any pharmacology classes yet but I would think this could build tolerance.