Horrible chronic panic and anxiety that will not go

Posted by iamunwell @iamunwell, 9 hours ago

Have been having nightmarish, debilitating panic and anxiety for the last 5 years every day. Before it was just spells of it. I don't know how much longer I can do this. I am on 4 meds, and in therapy. I realize that I never knew what it was like to suffer before this. They keep trying to push Ketamine and TMS on me, but I am scared to death of it. Does anyone know of any success with either for bad anxiety? I am told it could make it worse.

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | 8 hours ago

@iamunwell

I noticed you have been on Connect for a few years and have commented on other discussions on the same subject. Sounds like you're still seeking a solution to your panic and anxiety. Sometimes it adds to a person's anxiety when providers ask you to try one more type of treatment.

I have not personally used Ketamine or TMS. But, you might want to check the following discussion on the two treatments you asked about:

Discussion on Ketamine:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ketamine/
Two discussions on TMS:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tms-therapy-1/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tms-for-pain/
What is your fear about trying a new treatment?