Panic Attacks, Anxiety, I have this everyday, help me out.?
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at
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I have Panic Disorder and what you are describing are panic attacks.
Untreated, this is a very serious disorder, and is biologically driven (not psychological). People with untreated Panic Disorder have very high suicide rates as the symptoms are terrifying. Taking an SSRI (paxil, prozac etc.) helps for some, but many need a benzodiazepene to get this under full control. Seriously you need to be placed on Xanax or Klonopin. Yes, these are ‘controlled substances’, but the quality of life it will restore to you (no more panic attacks) is worth becoming medically dependent upon them. Like I said, for some people no amount of SSRI or ‘talk’ therapy will help. If your GP is reluctant to prescribe it see an psychiatrist who specializes in Panic Disorder/Anxiety. Furthermore, if you already have high blood pressure or cardiovascular problems, then it is possible for a severe and prolonged panic attack to kill you as it elevates some peoples BP and heart rate tremendously. Good luck, I have been there and know the horror.
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I’m surprised some of those meds didn’t work. Lexapro is junk, Paxil-paroxetine should have helped. Is there any relatives with BiPolar in your family? I wonder if you need a mood stablilzer. 1 out of 12 people experiences some sort of mental disorder from panic attacks to bipolar. You can try behavior therapy to learn how to deal with the attacks. I definitely think you should get an Rx for either valium, xanax, or klonopin to take the edge off.
I am experiencing the same problem. No matter what I do, I can’t calm down, and I have them everyday. I have always had anxiety since i was a teen, but in the past two weeks, it has gotten worse. I’m seeing my family dr. and even going to a counselor, and I can’t sleep either. It’s getting worse, I feel it and they have put me on ambien for sleep and zoloft for my anxiety. I went to the er twice, and one night they gave me atavin, which calmed me down, the next night it was vistaril, and the doctor gave me a prescription for it, but when i went to my family dr, she took it away. I need help. My whole body and mind is crying out for it, and i physiologically think that my body is dying because if the extreme panic attacks everyday and not resting like I should. I don’t know what to do. I have been thinking of going to a mental hospital, but my mom won’t let me. These are killing me.