Why cant i get rid or Panic attacks?

Question

I keep having them over and over again I cant take it anymore it is making me feel nervous all day sore tired. Ive been to the Dr numerous times he seemed the first couple of times to be very helpful now he kind of just says ok take ur meds. The thing is he gave me xanax which makes me very tired i would rather be in panic mode than sleepy all day. Is there a better medicine out there that doesnt make u sleepy. My panic comes because I keep think im going to have a heart attack I hear all these things about young people having heart attacks even fit people running have them. Ive talked to my dr about that and he said with family history and my health that there was a 0% chance of me having a heart attack at a young age but I dont know Im still really nervous about it I tried running but i get scared and stop cause I think im going to have a heart attack. I think im going crazy. By the way im 30 years old non smoker and try to stay away from fast food and other bad trans fat foods.

Answer 1

Nope.
Its completly wrong.

Answer 2

I think you got some good advice in meditation, but it doesn't have to be any doctrine or ritual, just relax at certain times, let out your breath, go to the place in your mind where you feel most secure and happy.
Avoid going to the place of panic. You know where it is and why you go there. Control it. It is up to you to decide you are not going to panic.
If you have been thoroughly checked out and aren't suffering from heart disease, realize that everyone's heart races a bit when running. If you haven't been checked, do that before you run again!
Good luck I hope you feel more in control, please don't rely on drugs, stay in touch with reality. I am not a nurse or anything just a Y! A friend. Feel better.

Answer 3

I have had panic atacks for over 30 years. I was put on Xanax and it is so very addicting that I went into the hospital to get off of it. I use Klonopin instead. Most times you are given meds to control anxiety and depression. I wouldn't want to have a panic attack as they make you feel like you ARE having a heart atack. If this is the only cause of your attacks is the worry over heart attacks, you must desensitize yourself to the very fear that you are experiencing. I have a problem with meds and no therapy to help you through the disorder. Klonopin, while as not as potent , especially in starting out at a half a miligram is better but I will tell you that most go through withdrawal from the Xanax/ I don't care what your doctor says about it not being addictive....it is. You need to be under the care of a therapist in addition to the psychiatrist for meds. Have him/her decrease the dosage. Yes....you are a very low risk of a heart attack. I have had a heart atack but am a high risk.. Your fear is irrational but real just the same. Get desensitized and have a therapist or group therapy help you with this. You may have to find a coping mechanism in order to help ease these feelings. Keep up with your exercise as it is good for the body and mind. Maybe you should just try walking for awhile. You are not going crazy. Your thoughts are racing and you are unable to stop them. I thought I was going crazy too, but it 's not so. So put away that fear before you get more fears. If you have faith in God, let him help you too. I went from not being able to leave my house to going all over. I still have occasional panic atacks but nothing like they used to be. I create diversions when I am driving........like fiddling with the radio and sipping on a soda. Just pills is NOT the answer. I liked in a state, but am in a different one now, that actually had a group for this disorder. Think positive and think about another serene place. Best of luck and you aren't going to die until it is your time. I know I can't make you believe it, but it;s true. God bless and it helps to talk to people who understand the fear.

Answer 4

I also suffer from panic attacks or at least I used to. They are the most dreadful things. You think you are going to die. I was referred to a psychologist. Best thing I ever did. I was taught to understand anxiety, to recognise it and how to deal with it. It is really quite simple once it is explained to you. There is no need for meds. Please give it a try. You don't have to put up with it. It IS treatable and you can enjoy life totally panic free. I also surfed the net and downloaded some great stuff onto a CD. These are self hypnosis type programs related to panic attacks. I listen to them on my ipod when I go to bed and at other times. You can buy relaxing soothing audio tapes. Read books on the subject. You can be rid of this. Trust me.

Answer 5

Panic attacks can be a serious problem. Your dr may not be helping much because he may see you as neurotic, and, no offence meant, but your question does come across as that. Maybe you could try some natural remedies from a health shop or naturopath. I would also consider some sort of counselling. too. You've got some deep-seated worries that need to be understood

Answer 6

Aaron,
I really feel for you. I had panic attacks that started 10 years ago this month. I hated taking xanax, clonopin, valium, and all those other sedatives. This may sound crazy, but the next time you have a panic attack, ask it (give it a name), I called my anxiety "happy", to bring it on more. This helped me to realize I was in control. This process helped alleviate the symptoms quicker. My attacks have finally gone away, mainly, because I know what the attacks are and that they are not going to kill me.

Answer 7

The reality is that we will all die of something someday; but we can't live in fear that we're going to die because death is part of the life cycle. It happens. Since your own doctor said your chance of having a heart attack at a young age is virtually 0%, what are you getting yourself all worked up about? Yes, young people can have heart attacks, but that is very rare indeed; and usually there's something that causes it like drugs or genetic problems. Just because something happens to someone that doesn't mean it's going to happen to you. I think you would benefit from some psychological counseling to find out where all this fear is coming from and what you can do about it. Stop fretting and get some professional help. You owe it to yourself.

Answer 8

Ask your dr. to give you half mg. of risperdal and take it at night. It'll change your life !!! Thought I'd never find something that worked. It does. I tried Xanax too and lots of others. I just "happened" upon this. They give it in higher doses for psychosis...but the dr. said they've been giving it in low doses for PTSD and panic attacks in war veterans. I have both...and it's been a life saver for me. Sometimes I just take a fourth mg. (you have to break it up). It just takes the edge off. (nerves). It used to hurt if anyone said anything bad to me..now it doesn't hurt anymore WHOOPEE !!!! lol

Answer 9

It took me several years to get over my panic attacks. And it does feel like your having a heart attack. My doctor put me on ativan. I also tried zanax, and every other depression medication, and the only thing that worked was the ativan.

Answer 10

Keep going to the doctor. Since Xanax hasn't worked for you, there are other medications you can try until you find one that works for you better. If you aren't currently seeing a psychiatrist, you might want to go to one; they are more familiar with the options. You might also want to see a therapist, who can help you to learn some strategies for dealing with anxiety that you can use in conjunction with medication. I wish you a happy, healthy life.

Answer 11

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