He's currently taking Xanax and Cymbalta, his dr. says he will probably always have them (had them for 10+ yrs.) any ideas as to what else he could do?
2006-06-08 13:52:33 · 6 answers · asked by Sam W 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
First is he taking his medication as prescribed, could he be missing doses?
Has he discussed with his doctor that the medications are not working?
He should be speaking with a psychiatrist or psychologist about this his attacks as well to work through the anxiety that causes them. There are other neurological illnesses that may cause panic attacks therefore he needs a good screening by a neurologist. Best wishes.
2006-06-08 14:02:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, is he seeing a therapist? I mean beyond a psychiatrist. That helps many people who struggle with panic disorder.
Second of all, it really shouldn't matter if he is skipping doses occasionally or not. A lot of weekends I don't take my medicine and I am fine. My doctor has told me that most medicines used to treat anxiety stay in your body for about five months.
Third, you need to continue to be supportive. To me, that is the most help you can give someone, especially during an attack. He might want you to comfort him, or he might feel better if you leave the room. Talk to him about it when he isn't actually having a panic attack because people react differently in the situation.
Fourth, it is something he will have to learn to deal with, though I'm sure in 10+ years he has.
I wish you luck.
2006-06-15 13:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by srgirl6391 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when he has the panic attack tell him to relax and it will go away in a minute, the most important thing is not to panic it just makes it worse.I had panic attacks for 24yrs and i am just now living a normal life . I have learned to say to my self don't panic it will be over in a minute. I
know this may not be much help but it works for me. when i get upset about something it will trigger one or some one talks down to me .It is very important that he has your support because only a person that has the attacks knows how it really feels, It really feels like you are just dying every time you have one and nobody knows what to do for you. when I started having mine they didn't have a name for it ,and i didn't know anybody that had any i thought i was going crazy but my husband was so understanding he knew there had to be a name for it because he knew i was not putting on .good luck
2006-06-08 14:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, don't get addicted to dangerous meds. Look into Kava, Valerian, Magnesium and B-complex, Chamomile, or any one of a number of safe, effective natural remedies. L-theanine is good. 5htp good (but be careful not to use if on an SSRI or similar psychotropic).....
2006-06-08 16:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-08 15:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmmm
change your psychiatrist....newer meds are better n more efficacious
and try some counselling also
and mental support of family members also helps a lot
2006-06-08 23:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by chandan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋