My Panic Attack Solution

im taking alprozam 3 times aday to calm me down over the past 6 mths recently i tried to reduce my comsumption but my attack became worst ,im iinmune to the medication and is the withdrawal systoms bad

Hi. It’s of concern that your psychiatrist has prescribed Alprazolam, sold under the name of Xanax. This drug is known as "Triazolo Benzodiazepines" and "Benzos" are highly addictive which is why you feel that you have become "immune:. You are not immune, but merely becoming addicted to them, whether you like it or not, by choice is not an option. As in any addicitive drug, you feel that they are no longer working – but the actualality is that your body is increasingly demanding more and more to satisfy the original effect of calming your panic attacks. What dosage are you taking 3x per day? This is very important, and, for how long have you been on these meds?? The most important aspect is the apparent cause / underlying unconcious behaviiour that is causing these panic attacks. If you don’t mind me asking – what as far as you know, triggers these panic attacks? Most panic attacks are situational, and more often than not, can happen without "said cause". What are your symptoms – as in, how do you personally feel, what happens to your body, your pulse, your ability to function etc. Panic attacks can occur for no apparent reason which as such increases the "actual" panic attack. One of the best things that I can suggest is that you keep a journal / log of these attacks – what were you doing before, how long before, where were you going (if anywhere), who, what, when, why, how. As much as I hate to say anything against psychiatrists (as I am only a psychologist), prescribing meds is the easy option out – short term – because looking longer term, as in taking Xanax longer term, your problems are (but not necessarily) going to increase due to the dependancy that you (may or may not) develp to the benzo’s. Benzo’s are so often prescribed to patients without indepth medical history intake – I know of a number of people who have become addicted to benzo’s without intention – one person – suffered severe ashma attacks – her doctor prescribed pethium which is a seriously dangerously addictive drug. She didn’t even drink alchohol, and before she know it, she was injecting herself with Pethium because – as the same as you, she felt that the drug was no longer having the proper desired effect, so instead of 2 x per day, she was upping it more and more each day until finally, her system just couldn’t keep up. Having had proper treatment and care, she is now back to being a healthy happy mother of 3. Ok, so this might sound to you as "oh, but that’s not me – no way" ok, but it just might be. Your tolerance for Xanax is indicitive of potential addiction – so please seek advice from your shrink and normal doctor. The last thing you need in combo with panic attacks is the development of a potential addiction to benzo’s. As an idea, why not keep a journal of your attacks – keeping records of what / where / etc you were prior to the attacks. Is there a pattern – a certain time of day / a person or situation / place. Is it the "thought" of "whatever" that is the trigger ot the action itself? I’m sure you know this, but the good old "deep=breathing" can be the cure (for that time anyway. Beathe deeply in through your nose, hold for a few seconds, and slowly release through your mouth, Concenrate on your breathing, eyes closed, quiet space – keep on until you begin to feel your heart rate return to normal. Sounds corny I know – but is there a specific "place – real or not" that you go to in your mind? For me, it’s a secluded white sandy beach cove, with the sea gently lapping against the shore – Each of us is different of course. The best I can suggest is to stay away from drugs such as benzo’s and instead create the same effect within your own mind incorporating breathing and relaxing – go into your "own world" – where escape is purely yours and yours alone. Email me if you would like to – I’d be happy to help or just be the "listenening ear". All the best.