i had them a long time ago and was put on medication which helped ease my symptoms. i went to the doctor this morning and she suggested that i go on it again since i am stressed out. any one else have these issues? my doctor said 15% of the population has panic attacks when they are under stress even if it is good stress.
2006-09-28 04:39:53 · 8 answers · asked by ♥ missing a soldier in Iraq ♥ 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
yea i take zoloft and then i have xantax (i thing thats the way it is spelt) when i am having a bad one. it is great to know other people feel the same way i do.
2006-09-28 04:56:12 · update #1
Yes. I was diagnosed years ago with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, bordering Panic Disorder. I was put on Paxil, which didn't work long because of the Epilepsy medication I have to take. I now take 5HTP (a natural supplement which my doctor is happy that I have found) on a daily basis. This helps combat some of the "regular" anxieties I have. When I feel I am nearing a Panic Attack due to higher stress in my life, I take Xanax, which was prescribed by the same doctor for occasional use only. BTW, I was diagnosed with the Anxiety Disorder long before the Epilepsy, so it is not a side effect of it. And, I have heard that up to 35% of the population has an Anxiety Disorder, which makes them more susceptible to Panic Attacks, though not all choose to be treated.
2006-09-28 04:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by Social_D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had severe panic attacks a while back because I felt so out of control of all the things that were going on in my life. I decided natural remedies were for me: eating a balanced diet, EXERCISE, (esp. walking), drinking plenty of fluids, getting enough rest, taking time with my Creator, staying close to an understanding friend.... you know, all the "simple" yet potent stuff. Once i understood what panic attacks were, at the onset of one, i would say to myself, "Ok, this is just another panic attack. It might last an hour or so. It makes me FEEL bad, but it's not going to really do any harm..." and, when i began to talk to myself that way, the attack would subside almost immediately.
2006-09-28 04:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, panic attacks come and go. Its not a pleasant thing to experience. I always have been told to use a paper bag. Breathe into it. Helps a lot.
2006-09-28 04:43:13 · answer #3 · answered by respecta786 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, years ago. A good medication for me was Effexor-XR. It works great for depression and anxiety, both which sometimes are linked to panic attacks. Ask your psychiatrist if it might be right for you. Here is a link to their website:
http://www.effexor.com
and good luck!
2006-09-28 04:42:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor is right, and there is nothing wrong with taking the occasional anti-anxiety agent to help in times of stress.
2006-09-28 04:41:47 · answer #5 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i have panic attacks and take citalapram for them.I find that when i am having a attack talking myself through it helps,like reminding myself that i cant die from this and take slow deep breaths,also breathing in and out of a brown paper bag helps
2006-09-28 11:22:38 · answer #6 · answered by suzy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i have them alot: they gave me meds for them;me not be one to take them,i learn other ways to help myself . So when i get this way i tell myself to take a deep breath and relax. then i go for a walk , or to the lake are just somewhere i can in joy what GOD has gave us for free, the peace of enjoying mother nature.And this helps me for there are lots of people worst off than me
2006-09-28 04:52:16 · answer #7 · answered by urfunnyface50 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah, I've had them - so annoying.
2006-09-28 04:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋