Panic/anxiety disorder, please help, I’m going crazy!?
Recently within the last month I have been getting progressively worse anxiety and panic attacks.
I use to take adderall for about 4 months but soon quit after my 3rd horrible panic attack since starting adderall. According to my doctors, adderall doesn’t stay in your system longer than a week and it couldn’t possibly be causing my anxiety.
I have also developed a fear or taking ANY kind of medication (including Tylenol and antibiotics). I tried Xanax 3 times and it gave me worse anxiety. I would like to take something for this but I’m afraid of the side effects (ie: sexual disfunction).
So as you can see, my life is a living hell right now.
My question is: has anyone experienced this and overcome it? If so, how?!?
I’m genuinely in need of some feedback to help me through. Your answers are very much appreciated.
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hi, i too developed severe anxiety and panick disorder after my first born iwas diagnosed with post partum depression i have been put on zoloft, lexapro, prozac and none worked for me, i too developed fear on taking medications even tylenol, i recently was put on clonazepam (klonopim) for my anxiety and panick disorder and helps me alot you should ask your Dr. about this pill it controls my anxieties.
November 16th, 2009 at 11:26 pmhey hey hey
November 16th, 2009 at 11:26 pmI think you should start trying to be more open about taking medication. It may take a while to find the right one for you. There are a lot of different meds that help with anxiety and fear that do not cause any serious side effects at all. Paxil for instance, is supposed to be great for long term anxiety treatment with little side effects. I take 800mg of Seroquel, which is an antipsychotic and helps with my anxiety and OCD. ( It’s also a good sedative ) And I also take 1 mg. of xanx, and that usually helps also ( but I do notice that it makes me mean sometimes ) Try to experiment with different meds and you will eventually find what works for you
November 16th, 2009 at 11:26 pmI started having panic attacks a few years ago. It made it difficult to continue working in Sales, but I stayed. Xanax did not work for me either. The drug that changed my life is PAXIL. If you start taking it you will be sleepy and tired alittle for about 2 to 3 weeks…but DON’T give up. After awhile you want feel near as sleepy. Also remember, it takes about 3 weeks to begin working. I gave up one time, but tried it again and hung in there. I’m so glad I did! Give it time, and it may work for you like it did for me. I had a Social Phobia, Panic Attacks, and a fear of Public speaking
November 16th, 2009 at 11:26 pmGive it a try for at least a month and your troubles just may go away. I wish you the best.
To answer your question, "Has anybody experienced this and overcome it?" – - The answer is yes.
What you must realize is that no form of therapy/counciling or legal or illegal drugs will ever lead to any meaningful form of recovery.
What I can tell you is what worked for me, and what cured my issues of severe depression and anxiety for any appreciable amount of time has been my attempts to reach a greater depth of self-understanding. Most people in our world today do not understand who they are, what makes them tick, what they really like or dislike, and how the mind and body are one entity. Yet, people are not like cars produced on production lines, and when we have something go "wrong" with us, everything is affected directly and indirectly. You need to explore your life from its very beginnings, understanding the major influences in your early life, choices that you have made in your past, and how you may cling to resentment and hold onto bad feelings (some of which you probably aren’t even aware of in a conscious state), creating inner conflict, and resulting in anger turned inwardly, or commonly known as depression.
The recommendation I give helped me greatly, without pills or expensive psychologists. First, I write my feelings in a daily journal when I begin to feel unwell, and I examine my feelings instead of trying to obscure them. This takes a great deal of time and patience; for some, it may take years. Roy Masters is also another resource that might be of help, which can be viewed at http://www.fhu.com Masters talks about how the issue of resentment is the culprit of emotional, spiritual, physiological, and psychological unrest, and how to address it by simply being aware of it. In this method, all you have to do is be aware of your emotions through meditation and reflection. Drugs actually do the opposite, which is why your problems seem worse after consuming them. But the drug companies don’t mind, though, as they stand to make exceptional profits from the unhappiness of many.
I no longer have issues with depression or anxiety. Feel free to email anytime. Remember to visit Roy Master’s website.
Best.
November 16th, 2009 at 11:26 pmHey… Victoria here, maybe my personal story can give you some solace…
a lil about me- about a year after my husband left me and my daughter died about 5 years ago.. I was at a very difficult point in my life, and was ultimately diagnosed with depression, severe anxiety, and panic disorder. I would say that i’ve always for the most part been a little depressed and had some degree of anxiety, but this just completely tipped the scale. I remember there were days on end I would just lie in bed, and whenever I would be in a social environment my anxiety would go through the roof and I would often have panic attacks. Therapy never seemed to be effective for me, and my psych put me on damn near every med out there. I’ve been on everything from wellbutrin to paxil, zoloft, prozac, lexapro, celexa, buspar, valium, klonopin, xanax.. etc. Sometimes 2-3 different ones in combo at the same time. Nothing really seemed to work for me. With the exception of some of the benzos (klono./xanax) .. these worked well for a little while, but I grew tolerance quickly, and became highly addicted.
Then one day while researching online i came across this reputable looking website http://www.anxiety.pcti-system.com .. which talked about this program to eliminate your anxiety for good, all naturally. Long story short, I wound up signing up to try it and the program worked amazing.. Not only do I no longer have panic attacks and anxiety gone, but my depression has also seemed to dissipate a little. And I’m currently starting to slowly ween off the meds I’m on. >>>>
I would personally say that possibly the biggest driving factor in all this is OCD. I think obsessing and constantly having your thoughts focused on your own condition and constantly analyzing your own thoughts/actions plays a very significant role in the persistence of our ails. Almost like the condition is a small lit fire, and OCD is the fuel that keeps it consistently burning… Also, I’ve come to the conclusion that meds are generally a unhealthy short term cure that only semi-treats the symptoms, and never the cause. Hope I was of some help!
November 16th, 2009 at 11:26 pmHey… Victoria here, maybe my personal story can give you some solace…
a lil about me- about a year after my husband left me and my daughter died about 5 years ago.. I was at a very difficult point in my life, and was ultimately diagnosed with depression, severe anxiety, and panic disorder. I would say that i’ve always for the most part been a little depressed and had some degree of anxiety, but this just completely tipped the scale. I remember there were days on end I would just lie in bed, and whenever I would be in a social environment my anxiety would go through the roof and I would often have panic attacks. Therapy never seemed to be effective for me, and my psych put me on damn near every med out there. I’ve been on everything from wellbutrin to paxil, zoloft, prozac, lexapro, celexa, buspar, valium, klonopin, xanax.. etc. Sometimes 2-3 different ones in combo at the same time. Nothing really seemed to work for me. With the exception of some of the benzos (klono./xanax) .. these worked well for a little while, but I grew tolerance quickly, and became highly addicted.
Then one day while researching online i came across this reputable looking website http://www.anxiety.pcti-system.com .. which talked about this program to eliminate your anxiety for good, all naturally. Long story short, I wound up signing up to try it and the program worked amazing.. Not only do I no longer have panic attacks and anxiety gone, but my depression has also seemed to dissipate a little. And I’m currently starting to slowly ween off the meds I’m on. >>>>
I would personally say that possibly the biggest driving factor in all this is OCD. I think obsessing and constantly having your thoughts focused on your own condition and constantly analyzing your own thoughts/actions plays a very significant role in the persistence of our ails. Almost like the condition is a small lit fire, and OCD is the fuel that keeps it consistently burning… Also, I’ve come to the conclusion that meds are generally a unhealthy short term cure that only semi-treats the symptoms, and never the cause. Hope I was of some help!
November 16th, 2009 at 11:26 pmHey, I understand how you feel…
The uncomfortable symptoms like sweaty palms, "jelly" legs, extreme alertness, "impending doom" feeling and the fight-or-flight response.
I’ve been there. I’m an ex-victim. Sometimes the deep breathing or distraction techniques doesn’t work – a full-blown panic or anxiety attack happens later.
Sometimes you experience panic attack out of the blue and such.
Do NOT buy Panic Away, Linden Method, EasyCalm or the Panic Puzzle. They do NOT work – I’ve tried them and their solutions are similar – it DOESN’T WORK.
Medications do NOT work – I was under many antidepressants (Prozac, Lexapro, Paxil and Zoloft) and anti-anxiety medications (Ativan, Klonopin, and Xanax) but my condition was the same – no improvement at all.
The only program that really work is The Panic Attack Solution. It’s found by an ex-victim. You can check out his old blog in his official website to read up some useful tips.
But the package is the best – it teaches 17 powerful techniques and the real solution to panic attacks. I’ve bought it and it really helped me – it’s the BEST anti-anxiety package or book I’ve read.
His theory really makes sense and it works effectively!
You will learn why your panic attacks can happen without warning sometimes; why having stimulant causes panic attacks; and many-many other useful tips!
Check out his official website:
November 16th, 2009 at 11:26 pmhttp://www.ThePanicAttackSolution.com