Im on prozac and lithobid for depression/ bipolar.Now im having panic attacks. would a 3rd med help ? which 1?
Two years ago I was homeless, depressed and ready to call it quits. My 11 year old son who lives 3 states away gave me enough motivation to pull myself together. I now have a pretty good job and enough money to fly from California to Texas every month or so to see my kid. about 2 weeks ago I started having BAD panic attacks when I got in trouble at work for making an error on a report. The thought of loosing my job and not having the money to see my son is killing me. I am now in an almost constant state of panic. I’m making more mistakes at work, cant eat, sleep or even think straight.
Does anyone know of any meds that could be added to what I am already taking to help with the panic attacks and anxiety ?
I would highly recommend that you find a good therapist and psychiatrist in your area. It sounds like you’ve been through soooo much, and having space that’s just for you (i.e. a weekly session) might be helpful and would allow you the time and space to discharge some of the anxiety you are holding. If you have insurance, you can find someone who accepts it, and if not, there are sliding scale fee therapists… Something for the panic attacks, such as klonopin may be helpful, but should only be prescribed by a psychiatrist.
Good luck to you. You deserve some support and a break. 
September 9th, 2009 at 9:01 am
zoloft. its an accumalitive medicine, so its not habit forming. my dad takes it. hes bipolar and suffers from social anxiety, panic attacks, ocd, and depression, and thats all he needs. he used to take prozac and xanax, then they switched him to this and now hes so much better
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September 9th, 2009 at 9:28 am
This sounds serious,call the doctor.
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September 9th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Perhaps Klonipin for the panic attacks..
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September 9th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Zoloft i think thats how u spell it but any ways my friend recently just started takeing it 4 her panic attacks she’s doin great hope this helps
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September 9th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Learn to relax and leave things up to God.
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September 9th, 2009 at 10:50 am
I would highly recommend that you find a good therapist and psychiatrist in your area. It sounds like you’ve been through soooo much, and having space that’s just for you (i.e. a weekly session) might be helpful and would allow you the time and space to discharge some of the anxiety you are holding. If you have insurance, you can find someone who accepts it, and if not, there are sliding scale fee therapists… Something for the panic attacks, such as klonopin may be helpful, but should only be prescribed by a psychiatrist.
Good luck to you. You deserve some support and a break.
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