Anxiety and panic attacks?

Question

I have been on Lexapro 10mg. for over year and still experience anxiety and panic attacks. These attacks are starting to control my life and I really want them to stop but do not know how to control the attacks. I am constantly thinking about when the next attack will happen, which only makes things worse. I do not know what to do. Can someone with experience give me tips on how to stop these attacks from happening?

Answer 1

You have anxiety issues because you are godless. You better get your *** to church lady, you need to make peace with your bad deeds.

Answer 2

millions of people suffer from panic attcks and exietyu. I had my first panic attack when I was 5 years old. Tnhe anticipation si the worst thing when it comes to panic attacks becasue when you anticipate it, it will come. The best thing you can try is to talk urself out of it or even try yogs. Yoga is amazing at calming you down. Just buy a yoga tape and do it whe you have some free time. If you feel like its not getting better or you cant talk urself out if them than i would suggest asking ur doctor about anti depressants. The best one to take is lexapro because it is the most tolerated. Taking this should get rid of ur anxiety and panic attacks after a few weeks.

Answer 3

I have been having panic attacks since I was 16 the first thing to do is to find out what is your trigger for these attracks another thing is 10mg of Lexapro isn't really a lot and if you have been taking it for a year then your body could have grown a custom to it, I would also recommend going to your doctor and asking for something extra like an antipsychotic that can also be use to help anxiety when it gets to the level of interrupting your life

Think about your last attack and go backwards that way you can retrack how you felt and what happen that way you can find other ways to cope. A good way to also help is to put yourself in that position little by little i.e if your panic attacks are caused by going to the grocery store, maybe go in and grab one thing and then leave then on another day go in and grab three things and then level...it worked for me

Answer 4

I've been there. I hope the doctor that ordered the lexapro for you is a psychologist. If not make an appointment with one and that doctor should regulate your dosage and or and or change your medication. you need to see the doctor at least once every 2 to 4 weeks until you anxiety and panic attacks are under control. If you are seeing a psych doctor and you are not getting the help you need, you need to see another psych doctor. There are good doctors out there and there are bad ones out there. you need to take your health in your hands and don't worry about seeking help for another doctor. Just don't go back to the bad doctor. Like I said I've been there. it will take time and a good doctor, but it is worth it. I'm doing great now. Hope you will be doing better soon too.

Answer 5

In addition to finding a good therapist in your area, and re-evaluating if Lexapro is right for you (perhaps adding klonopin for the attacks), I would recommend identifying several relaxing, grounding activities that you can do when you begin to feel anxious. For example, make a cd or playlist of relaxing music to have on hand. Buy a yoga mat and try some stretching. Find things to have on hand to clam and distract yourself. Having space that's just for you (i.e. these activities and a weekly therapy session) might be helpful and would allow you the time and space to discharge some of the anxiety you are holding.

Below is a link for a therapist search. Look for one that specializes in anxiety. Good luck to you. You deserve some support and a break. :)

Answer 6

Thinking about the next attack can bring it on, so you need to learn how to manage that first. When you first start to experience an attack, tell yourself that it's just a panic attack, and they WILL subside-- they always do. Sure, they are uncomfortable and scary, but you are NOT going to die from it, even though it feels like it. Bring your attention away from the physical sensations that cause you to focus on the panic attack ( such as racing heart, dizziness, etc.) and try to take slow, even breaths. Focus on your breathing if need be by breathing in slow, counting to three, and breathing out slow. Just keep in mind that it's not a permanent situation, and it WILL end.

Answer 7

I have been battling them for ten years. My heart starts to beat through my chest. Right after I got married. I carry a xanex with me. Just having it on my person settles me down even if I do not take it. I am fit , work hard am happy. They just pop up when I am driving or in the middle of the night. I also know that when I work out I am pushing my heart rate up their so that nothing bad is going to happen to me. thinking of this makes me feel better. I have done the Yoga , therapy relaxation methods , and have found no relief. I take an anti-anxiety like you do , but then my Dr. Gives me a script as needed for the xanex and 15 minutes after it is like it never happened. you just have to make sure you do not drink and do not abuse it. Your Dr. should be on top of it though. I wish I had a better answer. 35 and still plugging. Good luck.

Answer 8

http://www.stresscenter.com/cts/21347914

Seiously, order this program, you pay nothing for 30 days. If you decide it's not for you, send it back. But I bought it and it has worked wonders for me! Check out the site, and if you have any questions, just email me.
Hope you give it a chance. It worked for me and millions of others.

Also, I tried to smoke weed to mellow out too, but it just made it like a million times worse! And I used to smoke it almost every day before I started getting panic attacks. My advice on that is to not do that.

Answer 9

I have the same thing lucky for me I'm a Veteran so my medical is free I'm on clonazepam to try and keep me calm and Paroxetine that's the one I think helped the most. I still get them I don't no how to stop them or when I'll get them. But know I no what they are and that helps a lot

Answer 10

Anything that will help you to relax your mind from worrying about the attacks. Psychotherapy, therapists, etc... will help to alleviate your worries about attacks, which are the main source of the panic attacks.

Answer 11

I've had several panic attacks due to my immense fear of vomit...and I found this article very helpful.

http://familydoctor.org/137.xml

~ Elle