LONGECITY

I have tried all standard antidepressants including an old MAOI drug Nardil. I also tried some off-label drugs like Lyrica, Modafinil...nothing has helped me yet. They either helped me short-term or didn't help at all (sometimes even made things worse).

I have read some positive reports and one life-changing story how memantine "cured" social anxiety:

https://www.longecit...social-anxiety/

...but there are also reports about memantine side effects such as worsening anxiety, depression, cognitive abilities

Do you think it is worth to try Memantine?

If so, how can I convince my doctor to prescribe it to me? The last time I asked him about memantine, he said there is no evidence that memantine can help with anxiety as an off-label treatment. I am also interested in trying Ketamine IV but it's a complicated process, since ketamine is not approved for depression treatment in my country.

Thanks

Have you tried escitalopram ? It's the most recommended SSRI's for social anxiety and/or GAD.

You said Lyrica hasn't helped. In what aspect ? I have GAD issues as well and find it pretty powerful. One of it's main issues is tolerance that develops quickly, it's a drug that really needs to be cycled on and off continuously to reset it.

Just show them the relevant studies that it helps with anxiety/ocd. Got my doc to prescribe it to me that way. 

Have you tried escitalopram ? It's the most recommended SSRI's for social anxiety and/or GAD.

You said Lyrica hasn't helped. In what aspect ? I have GAD issues as well and find it pretty powerful. One of it's main issues is tolerance that develops quickly, it's a drug that really needs to be cycled on and off continuously to reset it.

Just show them the relevant studies that it helps with anxiety/ocd. Got my doc to prescribe it to me that way. 

could you tell me more about your experience? Is memantine helpful for your anxiety? What is your dosage and are there any side effects? Thanks.