My Panic Attack Solution

Tried very low doses of Valerian, took away anxiety, but still had a panic attack. 1 day of Zoloft only 12.5 mg = VERY jittery, couldn’t sleep, shocks and shaking up and down my legs and arms and head all day, EXTREMELY hungry all the time, full body muscle pain, feel just like I had a few espressos too, and a quick VERY intense sadness, which I had NEVER had, I am a VERY happy person, cautious and careful, but HAPPY, so, I am thinking,increasing Valerian from 18 drops once to 28 drops three times a day maybe, or Kava, ANY alternative for STRONG panic attacks. I only have them in specific situations: trying to walk down the stairs once i can’t see the front door, once the elevator door closes, and somewhat when in traffic, ESPECIALLY the highway, whenever basically outside. Anyone one know an alternative remedy that works quickly as I have to get outside for an important/serious doctor appointment for an unrelated physical health issue that must be treated, and the panic is much worse now since I had an atack on the road recently. I don’t need to be alert as someone will drive me, so alertness is not a factor, just getting outside to the doctors without panic. Zoloft was SO SO SO incredibly bad, and i cant get outside again easily to get some other prescription, so I suppose I am limited to natural / alternatives which a family member can easily buy. So, Valerian, Kava? What else, approximate doses.

The best natural herb for stopping panic attacks is by far, hands down is Passionflower. It is pretty strong, so start with a small dose. For instance if you buy 500mg capsules, try starting with half of that in a cup of tea. If you have access to an herbalist, try to get them to make you a tincture with passionflower and valerian root. Kava is great but very hard to come by the real deal stuff. Passionflower will be the most effective and easiest to come by, as far as quality goes.

That being said, the best way to treat situational panic, or any kind of panic, is exposure therapy or cognitive behavior therapy. You need to learn that first of all, the panic attack wont hurt you, and better yet that the trigger for it will not either. If the trigger is something easily avoidable you can always go that route, but like driving and whatnot, you just have to face it and take it a step at a time. You have to train your brain into knowing that "it’s ok". Deep breathing will also help, along with positive self talk. Breath deep and talk yourself out of panic by saying the truth—everything is OK!!! You will be ok.

Also, don’t ever think you are going crazy because you have panic attacks (something very common with people I know who have attacks). Think about it. Does a crazy person even care? No way! The problem with most people who suffer panic is they are "too sane".They simply worry too much to the point where they get a panic attack. Let loose a little bit and try not to let yourself worry about things you cant control. Good luck!