im taking beta blockers and mirtazipine for ocd and panic attacks, i also take zanax in certain situations,?
i suspect do the beta blockers block the zanax from working as well, i have an akward situation tomorrow where i have no choice but to face my fear,im wondering will i leave the beta blocker out tonight so thezanax willwork for me,or take a double beta blocker, ive no time to experiment.!!!!!! ahhh any clues ,quickly????
Hi! I’m so sorry to hear you’re feeling bad. I had panic attacks and OCD for 15 years and found a profound change as soon as I started Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The key to making it work for me was really working and sticking at it. The following 3 steps eliminated my panic attacks:
1.Breathe properly – if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.
2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks and OCD. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. You can speak to your doctor about taking a course or you can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/ It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far.
3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. This site has instructions on how to do it without the tapes (and other useful info): http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/minipax.cfm?mini_ID=23
I’m not being silly, but even if you start the CBT tonight, it may help a bit tomorrow. Also the breathing will definately help you immediately. In terms of the meds, I would just stick to the betablocker, from what I know it is safer. However, I am not a doctor! I hope this helps and you feel better soon. Don’t give up hope! Best of luck!
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Comment from swearnsue
Time January 13, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I have an idea. Take your medicine as usual, BUT put one Xanax in a pocket (wrapped in a tissue or something) to have just in case. This is what I do all the time and most of the time I don’t need to take it, but knowing I have it near makes me feel much better. And when I do need it, they are small and easy to take. Having it hidden in a tissue helps you to take it without a pill bottle rattling and attracting attention! Good luck with your thing tomorrow.
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Comment from Moonface
Time January 13, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Hi! I’m so sorry to hear you’re feeling bad. I had panic attacks and OCD for 15 years and found a profound change as soon as I started Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The key to making it work for me was really working and sticking at it. The following 3 steps eliminated my panic attacks:
1.Breathe properly – if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.
2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks and OCD. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. You can speak to your doctor about taking a course or you can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/ It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far.
3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. This site has instructions on how to do it without the tapes (and other useful info): http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/minipax.cfm?mini_ID=23
I’m not being silly, but even if you start the CBT tonight, it may help a bit tomorrow. Also the breathing will definately help you immediately. In terms of the meds, I would just stick to the betablocker, from what I know it is safer. However, I am not a doctor! I hope this helps and you feel better soon. Don’t give up hope! Best of luck!
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Comment from phil
Time January 13, 2010 at 5:41 pm
take the medication as prescribed.
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Comment from Rachellie
Time January 13, 2010 at 3:56 pm
oh dear…………… take your medication as prescribed. Regarding the panic attack, i dont know how much you know on this subject, remember its not an illness you only have symptons, and the symptons pass, they can do nothing else. Your worrying about an akward situation tomorrow? well all i can say from experience is that you have to face it, fight it, and believe that one day you will be free from these nasty attacks. Also do you know that Mirtazipine is the worst medication for panic……….. it makes you gain much weight, very fast, and actually makes you more depressed. I hope this helps you. There is also lots of stuff regarding this on the web. Good Luck. xxx
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Experience.