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I pretty much know my triggers & i actually do pretty well with my anxiety 2 weeks ago i went to the ER for chest pains & i had some pain in my left arm & left side of neck I have had chest pains occasionally for a long time & ive had several bouts of costochondritis, which is what i thought this was until the arm pain They did all the usual heart tests & i had a stress echo all was fine So i chalked it up to the costochondritis & the fact that i have several, 12, bulging or herniated discs in my spine & stenosis at all levels so i am thinking it has begun to affect my limbs. So when i went to my PCP thursday he asked me what was i doing when this started & i said watching Good Morning America & drinking a cup of hot tea He says aha thats it something on that show triggered a Panic Attack I said no i dont think so i was pretty calm & i know a panic attack when i have it So he said no thats it, classic symptoms of Panic Attack Im going to start you on this medicine will help with your anxiety & lack of sleep I never asked for help with my anxiety nor do i think it is needed &,i sure am not going to take a pill with this amount of horrible side effects when ive never been diagnosed with bi polar, mania, or schizophrenia Im sure he and i will not agree on this.

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I agree with you. Everyone doesn't need to be on meds for panic attack and<br />
anxiety. Good for you for not following your dr's advice blindly and being<br />
a good advocate for yourself.<br />
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Joanne<br />

You need to see a psychiatrist to really see if this is true. Even the Mental Health Center of your county can see or refer you according to your financial status.