My Panic Attack Solution

I am one of these people. White coat syndrome and panic attack with appts., then high bp and high heart rate. Understanding of this disorder is truely appreciated. Our bp & heart rate returns to normal after appts. Some drs. freak at the spikes, and hand out bp meds. when we do have normal readings. I will not let any dr. talk me into any meds for this disorder. I have taken meds before and got no where fast, with side effects and er visits for normal readings, no thanks. We know our bodies better than anyone else. I think a dr. who has experienced panic disorder could be the best help of all. We are a special breed, have high regard for others, kind, compassionate, and loving. Some feel its anxious personallity and we will have to learn to live with it. Reassureance helps us to cope. Its a disorder and yes, benzos help from time to time. We are not addicts, we are phobics. With a disorder. We are highly sensitive people, HSP, google it.

Karen, I have what is commonly known as white coat syndrome as well but it is a symptom of my anxiety disorder, not a simple phobia. However, I also do have high blood pressure so must be on medication as I could not control it with my diet (I took it at home for two months rather than at a doctor’s office or other clinic in order to confirm). I had a very understanding doctor.

I take medication and it does help me a great deal, but we do not all react the same to the medications. I also practice Cognitive Behavior and Rational Emotive Behavior skills I learned in therapy.