i was attacked & now im anxious & suffer panic attacks help ASAP?

Question

i was attacked in my home 4 years ago & now suffer with anxiety & panic attacks, my meds arent working & neither is counselling & im getting worse ( phisically sick) plz help im suicidal & constantly at my Dr but none of the pills he gives me seems to work. thankyou to everyone ahead of time for your answers.

Answer 1

A deep trauma has obviously occurred within in your brian. Your "comfort zone" was invaded, so to speak. Unfortunately, you're already being treated by a doctor, so there really isn't anything anyone else can do for you psychologically.

The only thing I can recommend is perhaps a security system (if you don't already have one), or perhaps a male companion (or maybe even just a roommate) with whom you feel safe. If you would feel safer in a different neighborhood and it is within your means to move there, do so. Also, you may take comfort in personal safety devices: stun guns, pepper spray, blunt weapons, or maybe even self-defense classes.

Sadly, it's hard to reverse the damage that comes from such an invasion. Anything at all that you can do to make yourself feel safer would likley produce an improvement in your living situation. Hang in there.

Answer 2

First I am really sorry you went through something like that. You have every right to be feeling the way you do. I think some people deal with things differently and just take longer periods of time until it does get easier. I can't tell you what will work, but I can only suggest you look for another doctor and therapist. And also maybe you need to go away for a while. Also, I don;t know what your living situation is but, have you thought of moving from where you are currently living. A fresh start somewhere new, with no memories reminding you of the incident could be beneficial.
Also, try to be around postive people that love and care for you as much as you can, like friends or family, or even a support group, maybe you can develop friendships with people who have been through the same thing. And you can talk to them because they can relate and you can get better advise from someone who's been through something the same as you....and see how they are coping or have coped. Just know suicide isn't a solution for anyone. You are a strong person, surviving it shows you just how strong you are. Try to find a better therapist and explain your situation.
I only wish I had a better answer for you.
God bless you.

Answer 3

I have suffered with panic attacks for well over 30 years but have been on anti-depressants for the past 20 years and I don't have any. If I go off the meds, they return. They do take a while to get in your system however. Your best bet is to talk to a doctor, who will prescribe anti-depressants. For your flight, ask the doctor to give you a prescription for Xanax or Ativan. If you have a panic attack, take one right away and yo will calm down immediately. These are not for long-term use but good when you need them.

Answer 4

Stop wallowing.

You have given FEAR the power to run your life. You have allowed FEAR to dominate and control you. Now it has defined you and you are using it as an excuse for every failure. The counseling, the pills, the doctors, aren't working because the payoff from your ongoing anxiety is bigger. If you want to survive, you have to take back the control and the POWER.

What happened was history and it was a long time ago. If you are genuinely anxious about it, do what you need to do to feel safe. Carry a whistle with you at all times. Have a can of Mace or pepper spray with you at all times, even beside your bed if that's what it takes. You can't change the past but you can shape the future. The odds of something like that happening again are microscopic but you need to do whatever is necessary to feel safe.

Beyond that, you have to make a decision to assert your own power and put fear back in the closet. You have a choice. You can choose to live like a wuss, cowering in your anxiety...or you can choose the power to put your anxieties in perspective. Every morning when you wake up...every hour of the day...you have a choice. Choose life. Choose to be strong. Choose to put fear in its place, and you can say goodbye to all the doctors and meds and live life as it was meant to be lived.

Answer 5

I don't know if you have considered it or not but you might try getting a dog. I saw an episode on National Geographic's Dog Whisperer, where a woman suffered from sever panic attacks and her dog was the only thing that could help her panic attacks. To help her even more she went even farther and had her dog service dog certified so she could take her dog with her everywhere. So I thought I might suggest you get a dog. It doesn't have to be a big dog either. Just make sure you are ready for the commitment and care properly for the dog.

Answer 6

I currently suffer from panic attacks and severe anxiety. If you are feeling suicidal right now, and are afraid that you might hurt yourself, you need to go to the emergency room. They can prescribe you or give you medications such as Klonopin or Valium which will physically calm you down until you are able to relax and focus.

After that, I would suggest meeting with a psychiatrist to evaluate your overall mental health and possibly change your medication. I once was forced to change medication because of a discontinuation, and the first one I tried did the exact opposite to my system. After another medication was tried, I found one that worked.

Please look after yourself! Good luck. Hang in there and you will be fine.

Answer 7

Wow, you poor thing. I hope you were not hurt too bad in the attack. You sound like you need someone's shoulder to cry on and to just hang with you and be a friend. Maybe sex would help too, a really intense "session" may do wonders to take your mind off your internal fears. Just a thought. But if you are really feeling suicidal I would say you need some professional mental health help. Good luck Babe.

Answer 8

I understand some of what you are going thru, except it was my boyfriend that attaced me only thing different is he just poured rubbing alchol on me and set me on fire. i've got the scars from the 3rd degree burns to prove it. So My suggestion to you is to get into couseling at your local mental health and see thier phchsritirst who can prescribe a medication for you anlong with counsiling, believe me it helps. suscide is not the answer because you did nothing wrong. so don't beat yourself up that does you more harm, get the attitude that you are going to be alright despite what happened, gain control of your self and say I'm not letting this rule my life, and if you don't go to church please start that will be the best comfort of all, God still loves you and the person even if he has been arrested ,he will still have to answer to God for what he did. Hope this helps you.

Answer 9

I went through Panic disorder with agoraphobia for a couple years, none of the meds would work. I know this will sound crazy but it fixed me and it's been oh about 3 years since I had a panic attack. I saw a psychic, she gave me something (I can't say what it was, cause she told me not to tell) and also a ritual to follow and I didn't believe her and thought she was nuts and just trying to sucker me outta my money but it worked. YES I know it does sound soooooooo crazy. But you will try anything once you get desperate enough.

Answer 10

I knew a lady who had been in a mental hospital at least twice. After receiving JESUS as her savior, spending time in the Bible and prayer she no longer needed meds. and was doing fine. Whenever I'm angry, sad, depressed, or whatever I go to the Bible and in Less than a minute I feel the peace; works every time. The only thing it didn't help with was loneliness. Only GOD HIMSELF can fill that emptiness.