I often suffer from random panic attacks in certain situations. I am also depressed 95% of the time. I often feel that my anxiety and depression affect my daily life and ability to function normally. What can I do about this? I have never talked to anyone about this so anything at all will help.
2007-02-21 09:18:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
See a specialist. They will perscribe meds that can help with this type of issues you are having. Maybe just talking to a therapist would help and you wont need to take meds at all. Good luck hope you feel better soon.
Take care ~
2007-02-21 09:23:21 · answer #1 · answered by Jackie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Heather. First it is important to diagnose: is your depression a 1. "clinical depression" or you are 2. just "sad"? When you have a panic attack: 1. Does your heart start bumping, you feel shortness of breath, feel like you are having a heart attack, have an extreme fear of dying? or 2. You are just scared. If you answered number 2 in both questions you -probably- have depression and anxiety. If you answered 1 you are a normal human being that has ups and downs.
You are not alone, there is thousand of people around the world that suffer from anxiety and depression. Getting professional help is a good idea, so you can be seriously diagnose and treated. Nowadays there is medicines that help. Depression and anxiety are caused by an imbalance in brain neurotrasmiters. Meds help to get these neurotrasmiters balanced. It takes a little time. Ask the doctor about Cymbalta or Prozac. You do not have to let anxiety or depression affect your life.
However you should also do activities that complement medicines, for example Yoga is EXCELLENT for depression and also acupuncture. There is also natural pills like St john´s wort if your depression is not so strong. It is so important that you talk with your doctor or a good friend about your childhood, adolescence and actual life to find the root of the problem. What is bothering you that is causing the depression and anxiety. If you follow these steps you will be so much better. Argentox2@yahoo.com
2007-02-21 09:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are linked. I too have suffered from panic attacks pretty much for the past 5 years. Sometimes it gets so bad that I cannot leave the house for days on end, this is what causes my depression, that I cannot live the life I want to. My boyfriend recently left me due to my panic attacks - we had been together for nearly two years, talked about marriage and kids when he decided he couldn't deal with 'my problem' (he didn't like to ever mention them either - he preferred me doped up to the eyeballs than sorting out my problem). I have been to the doctors to see about counselling and she has made me try an antidepressant called Citalopram first for a few weeks. At the moment its making me feel really quite slow - these effects should wear off after a couple of weeks (I went in the past and I was given beta blockers which slowed my heart down rather than make me feel any better. See you doctor about cognitive therapy to help you work through this. I don't drink alcohol anymore because when I was hungover I used to get them really bad - I was fine when I was drunk though Good luck, its crap isnt it? I would prefer not to take tablets for it either, I would rather learn how to control my anxiety
2016-03-15 23:11:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of medical treatments for depression and anxiety, but often, talk therapy is all that is needed. I encourage you to consult a qualified therapist for evaluation.
Personally, I have tried meds and therapy and my current way of managing my depression and anxiety is exercise, sunshine and using the techniques I learned in therapy to deal with day-to day stress and issues as they come up.
Panic attacks can be difficult to deal with, and they are a signal that there is an issue you need to resolve... this is where therapy is of great benefit.
Help is out there, you just have to go ask for it.
2007-02-21 09:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by not yet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer from Panic Anxiety Attacks,Depression. PTSD and others ect; But I sought help you really need to also please. A Psychiatrist can evalute and consult with you and put on medication to help you cope with your conditions. I sought Therapy also you need someone to listen and need to be able to express your concerns about your health. Just because you seek this help. Once you start stay with until you and your D.R. find the some solutions to your problems and try to resolve some the issues. I still have good and bad days. I have other body pain at the same time. Please get some help it's nothing to afraid of or be embrassed about. my health is bad right now so it makes me more depressed. Get the help you need and you will be okay. GOOD LUCK.
2007-02-21 10:05:00 · answer #5 · answered by redrose11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression and anxiety attacks are quite normal to most people. Our actions and choices dramatically affect our thoughts and feelings about ourselves and the world around us. Few things promote good mental health better than a clear conscience and the peace of mind that comes from knowing you've done the right thing. Most importantly, you've to made yourselves happy before you can deal with everyday situation. Example., following this five principle: responsibility, respect, integrity, competence, and concern. May actually resolve your problem.
2007-02-21 09:36:18 · answer #6 · answered by Justaman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are medical and non medical things you can do..... For example, you can fight depression with diet and exercise.. I know when you are down those two things seem impossible. White sugar adds to depression*like candy, alcohol*, where as bananas increase serotonin *makes you happier*.. Sometimes people need to take medication just to get their natural chemicals back to a healthy level, then they can get off the pills, and manage it. also if you didn't feel comfortable talking to a counselor or something, there are a lot of 1-800# . that way you can talk, but its private and you don't have to feel uncomfortable.
2007-02-21 09:27:41 · answer #7 · answered by punkgirl_c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my girlfriend suffered from anxiety attacks and so does one of my best friends...
you can go to a psychiatrist but the thing is that they just fill you up with meds and in the end, you dont quite feel the same person...
on the other hand..talking to a phsycologist who specializes in anxiety and depression will not put you on meds, but rather try to get down to the knitty gritty of why you suffer as you do...just be prepared to do some hionest soul searching...
to further note...my friend went on the meds, my fiancee went to therapy....my friend still has them...obviously not as often and he is almost addicted to the fast acting anxiety relievers...my fiancee is doing great without anything..and is just a better person overall now.
2007-02-21 09:26:57 · answer #8 · answered by anthony h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor about getting antidepressant pills or call a help-line. There are many places you can call that will listen to your problem, and try to help solve it. If it gets serious enough that you're thinking about suicide, you can call a crisis center in you area, or the 800 numbers like these: 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255 or if you want to call a hotline in your area, find the number at: http://suicidehotlines.com/
I hope you feel happier soon! : )
2007-02-21 09:28:03 · answer #9 · answered by Claire D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to someone, anyone. Therapy would probably help, so would getting on medication if that's what it comes down to.
You don't have to live like that, just seek help.
2007-02-21 09:23:43 · answer #10 · answered by chelseyiscool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋