Hello, folks....first post here.
I've had anxiety all my life, but recently only seriously thought about the pharmacologic route to get some relief. I'm an RN, so I know a little about psychiatric medication, but really not that much. FRom all the research and general observation/reflection I've done, I think I would classify myself as having GAD. I feel anxious a lot in social situations (think parties where you don't know anyone, trying to make small talk with especially good-looking women, feeling like people will find out I'm professionally incompetent because I cut corners at work and don't know everything...then my mind just races, in all of those situations). I really like who I feel like I am as a person, but I feel like my anxiety makes accessing that person very, very difficult. I've never had anything close to what I've heard a panic attack described as; that sounds horrible.

I'm thinking about asking my PCP for anti-anxiety meds. My main concerns are not wanting to be a zombie and not having any negative sexual side effects. I've been taking +/-15 grams of Inositol a day for about a week with positive results. My girlfriend who has severe ADHD and is familiar with psych meds has also noticed I have a longer fuse; things that annoy me usually set me off in an instant. Although...I've recently read that Inositol significantly lowers testosterone levels. Anyone have any experience with this? From my little bit of research, I think I have low serotonin and dopamine levels, maybe low GABA too. Any recommendations for me? Thanks.