Opinions - SWIM, his problems and the Doctor

[Tanner Mirabel]

SWIM suffers from anxiety, including social anxiety (he gets very nervous when it comes to public speaking, presentations etc) and it's seriously affecting his lifestyle. He is thinking about talking to his doc about this and wants to know what the doctor could possibly prescribe him (the last time he mentioned anxiety he was prescribed Buspirone which didn't do anything at all).

At the moment SWIM is currently on Zopiclone due to screwed up sleeping patterns and insomnia. SWIM would prefer Ambien but when he asked his GP to prescribe something else he said that everything else is addictive.

Also SWIM has been suffering from migraines on a regular basis since his early teens - when he numerously complained about his migraines his doc suggested relaxation techniques, including yoga and stress management, so he normally just gets Immigran (Sumatriptan) over the counter, which is only sometimes helpful.

SWIM likes his doctor (who is quite old and rather old fashioned) but quite often SWIM doesn't say anything to his doc because he is tired of "complaining" and not being heard.

Any advice on how to talk to his GP and what SWIM can expect would be appreciated.
Thank you.