Question by Appel: My psychiatrist is suggesting that prozac is “The treatment” for social anxiety and obsessions. Is this true?
I have social anxiety and obessesion problems.

My psychiatrist saids that just like someone with diabetes needs insulin I need prozac.

Does this mean that prozac (like insulin for diabetes) is all I need and that other forms of therapy are unnecessary?

Best answer:

Answer by katrose
No, sounds like he’s addicted to prescribing this type of medication. There are other medication options, and therapy is certainly an option as well. Another good one for social anxiety is Paxil.

I’d seek a second opinion.

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