Horrible chronic panic and anxiety that will not go

Posted by iamunwell @iamunwell, Dec 30, 2025

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 | Dec 30, 2025

@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?

iamunwell | @iamunwell | Dec 31, 2025

In reply to @roch "@iamunwell I noticed you have been on Connect for a few years and have commented on..." + (show)

@roch Thank you for the links. My anxiety has become worse and I am afraid of trying anything for the fear that it will make it even worse. Ketamine is fairly new and who knows what it really does long term. It's very expensive and I just don't have a ride for every day. I've heard it's mostly for depression. It's quite an investment for something that may not work for anxiety. I can't even get physical things done anymore. I need an endoscopy and another procedure, both of which I need to be put out for. I won't do it because sleep always resets the panic and I am afraid of how I'll wake up and if I'll have even worse anxiety after. I've had 2 endoscopy's with no problem. But I am not the same person. Everything is a mess. I appreciate the links.