i just had a panic attack?

Question

i have panic disorders, and i just had a panic attack...im soooo tired of having them, and i want to know what can i do to control them...im taking zolft, risperidol, and adivan.....will these things actually help?

Answer 1

yes they will, but it will take a while. I also have panic attacks and I take zoloft and it really does help.

Answer 2

OK, as someone who is fresh off medication for anxiety and panic disorders, let me take a crack at this: A fair few of the symptoms could be either, but all of them could be panic attacks. However, here are a few things which could help you determine which: Do these start after you've been thinking about your health, and wondering if you are OK. Panic attacks normally start with a thought, and build up based on it. Are you mentally confused at all during them? When I had panic attacks, I was never able to sit still. I would try to calm down and breath normally, but the slightest thing would set me off and I'd have to move. Does the shaking happen usually after things start to calm down. Your body produces a huge amount of adrenaline during a panic attack, and coming down off that causes shaking for people who have had panic attacks. If you really try had, and breath slowly and normally, and try to clear your mind, does this help it go away? Does the headache come after as well? I often got them from the physical exertion, which is usually quite extreme during a panic attack. I hope this helps...

Answer 3

I also suffer from panic attacks and currently to try and control them I just push through them and try to ignore them when I feel them start. It may sound weird but I talk to myself. I tell myself I'm alright, everythings fine, I'm not actually dieing, I'm just over reacting, Ive done this before (mine have gotten worse lately to the point were I couldnt take my daughter to school) I can walk down the street/shop/ go on the train etc. Now I also see my pysch once a month to reassure myself I'm not crazy, My Dr gave me a number for a call centre that helps people when they are having a panic attack, maybe try to find one of them. I'm sorry if this isnt much help but I think you just have to figure out what works for you. I basicly tell myself I'm an idiot and have kids to look after and I dont want them to have to deal with me thinking I'm dieing and stuff. So its worked so fa for me. I realised the other week that I'd done the shopping for the first time in months without having an attack or the beginning of one. I also have a book my pysch gave me called Living with it, A survivors guide to Panic attacks b y Bev Aisbett. Which helps alot. Its in a cartoon format and is really funny and helpful. It makes me feel heaps better. Espeacially to know I'm not the only one. Good Luck. I hope you get through it.

Answer 4

Sounds as if you're being overmedicated. Speak to your doctor and your pharmacist about your concerns. I find Xanax alone usually aborts my panic attacks in about half an hour. I've also worked at determining what triggers my panic attacks, and nowadays have as few as one a month. Xanax is not a miracle drug, just one that works well for me and some others.

Answer 5

These medications that you listed are suppose to help control the panic attacks. However, if you are under a lot of stress, and have a lot of problems at this time. The medicine does not work.

When it comes to controlled substances like zolft, risperidol, and adivan. If you are not in a controlled, calm environment they will not work.

For example, I take Phenobarbital for seizures, and even if I take the medication every night. If I allow myself to become overwhelm; then I am subject to have a seizure.

All of the medication you are taking is Psychological. You can actually control your attacks; by taking it easy, only doing what you can do, and sit back and try to enjoy yourself.

I take my medicine every night, and I have not had a seizure for 6 years.

Good luck, and my your health improve. I hope this helps you.

Answer 6

I have panic attacks too. I've learned to control them by figuring out why and when I get them. I keep an eye on my diet and rest. If I've been eating badly (like for the whole Christmas season) and not getting proper sleep I will find the anxiety gets worse, I feel more out of control. When I'm eating and sleeping well I seem to stop having them. Be careful with anti-anxiety/anti-depressant medications especially when you're using them in combination. It will keep you from getting to the bottom of what is going on with your body by simply making you feel better. In most cases there is a true cause for your anxiety, take the time to find out what it is.

Answer 7

Oh man,Panic attacks...I hate them with a a passion.I have them alot.They started happening when I was in Florida on a mission trip with a my church.But I'm not on any meds for them yet.I know that you have to be tired of them for the doctors to have you on meds.But all i can say I dont think anything helps panic attacks,at all.When I have them its like I lose control of everything.I start crying,picking at my legs,and my hands.and sometimes my face,and i come out with bruises..and all I can do it shake.I dont think my parents are aware of how bad they get because I only have them when I am in a stressful place....(school,work,band practice)but I would take to my doctor if I was you and have them do other tests to see if they can figure out what else could be causes them,.

Answer 8

Ativan is ok but the others are not. Things you need to do:
1. stay away from stimulating foods and drinks like coffee, chocolate, and sugar.
2. drink a glass of milk if you are feeling anxious
3. go for a walk if you are feeling anxious.
4. get enough sleep every night
5. consider it a game, tell your attacker that its not going to get you today because you are sick of it. wierd but it works.
6. go to google and type in "how to get rid of anxiety" and all kinds of info will come up.

you cant cure somthing if you dont know why its happening. educate yourself and you'll be alot better. Stop taking anti depressants.

Answer 9

These tablets help in the short term but to get rid of this in the long term you need counselling or CBT. The panic is a symptom of something unresolved. Trust me you can beat this, I was where you are now and thought that was impossible but its not.
good luck

Answer 10

Sertraline (Zoloft) is and SSRI type antidepressant and there's little down side to using it or others of the type. Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine, and is great if you need it, but sedation and the potential for habituation make it less desireable for long-term use. Cognitive therapy has been shown to be effective, and might allow you to get by without the Ativan.