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Does anyone have severe anxiety and panic attacks?

Posted by starla @starla, Oct 3, 2023

Does anyone have alot ofsymptoms with anxiety disorder body movements shaking hyperventilating I take citraplam and I think it’s making me feel more anxious

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kb2014a | @kb2014a | Jul 1 11:55am
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I need to see a psychiatrist do to my meds not working on my severe anxiety disorder I believe I got from my mom. I'm sure he will prescribe benzodiazepines. I'm frightened to make the appointment. Does anyone have a suggestion for me?

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@tresemae deprescribed under medical supervision over 8 months in 2017- klonipin. Never resumed using. History of overmedication by psychiatry incorrect diagnosis. I have ptsd. Lifestyle changes made. Saying no. Toxic things and people had to go. Deep breathing quiet meditation read books country sampler magazine. Staying hydrated critical. With water. Naps . Other medical issues addressed.

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Phoenix | @kudzu | Jul 1 12:01pm

I too have severe anxiety, probably inherited from both parents. The only thing that’s worked for me is Xanax. Ssri’s also did not work for me, just made me nervous.
Right now, benzos are the current “villain” drug, and I’ve encountered places that wouldn’t write them. I’m lucky to have a pcp who is willing to prescribe it. If your current Dr won’t, find one who will.
I’ve taken Xanax as needed many years, and I don’t seem to have cognitive issues at 71.

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margaretallen | @margaretallen | 5 days ago
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I get an upset stomach, diarrhea, heart palpitations, crying spell, I can't sit still, tremors, and I cannot concentrate. I am seeing a psychiatrist next month cuz it is affecting my life too much now. I do not know what to do. Social workers do not help. I hope you can find some relief. I do take Newton Laboratories Nervousness/Anxiety tincture and Life Seasons Mood Stability with food, easier on the stomach and it does help. I also take Stress Mints. Peppermint oil tincture has been a blessing for my upset stomach and diarrhea part of the panic attack.

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@carissadennery I am trying. CBT cognitive behavioural therapy. I have. A brain injury And I'm trying to change the way I think it's supposed to be the gold standard of therapy

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meryw | @meryw | 1 day ago
In reply to @tresemae "@meryw Frightened of just making the appointment, talking to the Dr, my anxiety is also social..." + (show)
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@meryw Frightened of just making the appointment, talking to the Dr, my anxiety is also social anxiety. My pcp just keeps trying different meds on me 3 different medications, told me if i go back on that stuff benzo's I would have to find a new dr. He won't even prescribe my Lyrica I take for my fibromyalgia.

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@tresemae
Wish I could go with you and stare him down.
Can someone that you trust go with you?
Also, loving the suggestions for a new doctor 😏

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tresemae | @tresemae | 1 day ago

Thank you for that. Hey is it true they only prescribe benzo's for a short time then cut you off of them? I see the Dr today for anxiety.

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rashida | @rashida | 8 hours ago
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Thank you for that. Hey is it true they only prescribe benzo's for a short time then cut you off of them? I see the Dr today for anxiety.

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@tresemae cognitive behaviour (CBT) therapy is the best way to go, if you can get a doctor to refer you to a program.

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margaretallen | @margaretallen | 3 hours ago
In reply to @rashida "@tresemae cognitive behaviour (CBT) therapy is the best way to go, if you can get a..." + (show)
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@tresemae cognitive behaviour (CBT) therapy is the best way to go, if you can get a doctor to refer you to a program.

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@rashida yes I start Wednesday. Right now anxiety is my biggest problem but I can't or won't take any anxiety drugs because it just wears me out for the day

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zelenkobooks | @zelenkobooks | 3 hours ago
In reply to @rashida "@starla - been there! Not all anti anxiety medications work the same way on everyone. For..." + (show)
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@starla - been there! Not all anti anxiety medications work the same way on everyone. For instance, Xanax made me feel more anxious and actually caused panic attacks. Ativan did help, but took several minutes to kick in.

If the Citalopram is not working for you, ask the doctor to prescribe something else.

I eventually found deep belly breathing to be the most helpful, during a panic attack and before the panic. Focus on deep breathing. And as you deep breathe keep telling yourself it will pass. Once deep belly breathing becomes natural to you, you will not suffer those panic attacks.

Anxiety, however, is another animal which needs mind control. If you let anxiety get out of control it will trigger your panic attacks because one leads to the other and it becomes a vicious cycle.

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@rashida I have been on Remeron alone for a long time and it took care of my depression and anxiety until it stopped working and I needed Ativan, which I took for a long time. Now I take Loreev and added beta blockers to control anxiety and blood pressure.

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joetex | @joetex | 3 hours ago
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Thank you for that. Hey is it true they only prescribe benzo's for a short time then cut you off of them? I see the Dr today for anxiety.

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@tresemae That depends on the doctor. I have been on .5 mg twice a day Ativan for years and it has been a lifesaver.

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seajaa | @seajaa | 1 hour ago
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I too have severe anxiety, probably inherited from both parents. The only thing that’s worked for me is Xanax. Ssri’s also did not work for me, just made me nervous.
Right now, benzos are the current “villain” drug, and I’ve encountered places that wouldn’t write them. I’m lucky to have a pcp who is willing to prescribe it. If your current Dr won’t, find one who will.
I’ve taken Xanax as needed many years, and I don’t seem to have cognitive issues at 71.

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@kudzu
I take.25 mg 2x day of generic Xanax. It’s the only thing that worked to keep my panic attacks under control. I do have a bad day now and then but it usually only lasts about 2 days. It’s just a feeling of feeling off. Can’t explain the feeling but I know it will pass.

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