2006-09-16 15:26:56 · 12 answers · asked by Thomas T 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Skip the meds they aren't good for your body. Learn to calm yourself when they happen. It's hard to do but it beats getting dependent on the meds. All the doctor does is gives you Xanax or a similar med.
2006-09-16 15:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by redwidow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Indired
Anyway, you don't really want medicine because it is addictive. It might help you in the beginning but will be bad in the long run. A doctor told me this and helped me get rid of the antidepressant I was taking at the time.
What you need to do is several things (which have helped me tremendously to the point where I hardly get them and when I do, they are minor ones):
1. When you get a panic attack, change activity. Do something else.
2. stop drinking any form of caffeine: coffee, coke, chocolate, chocolate cake, cocoa...
3. lower your sugar intake: desserts, sugar in coffee. Eat fruit instead of dessert.
4. learn relaxation techniques. any is good.
5. read books on it to help you self-talk. The best (and about $7.00) if you can get it is Free from Fears. There are many good ones.
6. get a whole checkup to rule out a real physical problem. When you get the "OK" from the doctor and you get a panic attack you say to yourself: This is a panic attack. I am well. There is nothing wrong with me.
7. Kildor is right. Get a support system. If no people, pets. Else, start writing knowing NOBODY will see that. You can destroy each page every once in a while. This is only for you.
8. Grab God's hand. Read the Psalms. Sing praises. Pray. If you don't have a religion, just ask God. If you don't believe in God... start.
Try all this first. This ALL helped me. If push comes to shove, you might need to go to a psychologist, but beware you might forever have to mention this to future employers
This is advice that really helped me. You are in my prayers. You will beat this the way I did. God and I love you.
2006-09-16 22:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by tfjea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people learn to control them without meds. Try this...it worked for me. It's called Square breathing:
Breathe in for 4 seconds
Hold for 4 seconds
Release for 4 seconds
Hold for 4 seconds
Keep repeating as necessary.
2006-09-16 22:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by First Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was prescribed Xanax when I was travelling. I take Paxil regularly to help with anxiety issues.
One of the best things to do is keep reminding yourself that everything is ok. It also help sto talk to someone about how you're feeling. If you're afraid to talk to someone, then start writing things down. That really helped me.
2006-09-16 22:38:50 · answer #4 · answered by kildor01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably one of the benzopienes - valuim, ativan, and the like
my daughter has social anxiety and takes Zoloft, but social anciety and panic attacks are different
2006-09-16 22:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by Rosie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I take Clonazepam (Klonopin) for occasional anxiety as well as Prozac for the underlying cause, but only your doctor can prescribe the best meds for you.
2006-09-16 23:56:48 · answer #6 · answered by lucyfire24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ever heard of xanex? lots of people use it for, well, their own kind of kicks, but it works well to in effect "chill you out" when the panic takes over
2006-09-16 22:35:50 · answer #7 · answered by Jenny H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to try the techniques offered at this site:
http://www.cureanxietydisorder.com/?utm_source=YahooAnswers&utm_medium=link%2Bpost
The techniques don't require the use of medication...
Hope it helps.
2006-09-19 00:12:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xanax. Works great within 10 minutes, but be careful you don't abuse it - can become addictive.
2006-09-16 22:34:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to webmd.com. Can't make any recommendations based on your question alone.
2006-09-16 22:32:09 · answer #10 · answered by cat s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋