Is this is panic attack or anxiety or what?
The other day I had to drive a very long distance away from my home and in the middle of the drive, I got very panic-y, I started feeling sick, sweating, I started crying, I had to pull over 3 times etc. all because I realized how long I had to drive! But that was definitely not the first time that has happened. I acted like that everyday before my speech class, I have a son and my husband is never home-so if I get stressed I’ll start having those symptoms, and if me and anybody get into a fight I’ll go into one of these fits. I know I shouldn’t be asking a medical question on yahoo but I am going to see a therapist on Thursday. I just want to know what you guys think is wrong with me (from experience)? Also, do you think the therapist will give me counseling or medication? Or both? And what will they most likely give me?
(sorry so many questions)
Thanks!
oh and also this has been going on for about a year and a half.
This definitely sounds like a panic/anxiety attack. You may have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, which causes people to have frequent panic attacks. But this could also be a number of other conditions. For example, I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which most people associate with doing strange things like washing your hands a million times a day. However, it really just causes me to have intense panic attacks whenever I become fixated on something that worries me or stresses me out. My heart races, I feel like I can’t move, I tremble, I sweat, sometimes I cry, and when it’s really bad I vomit.
Your doctor may prescribe you an anti-depressant (doctors love to do that…). They may also give you an anti-anxiety med, which is without a doubt the best thing for relieving a panic attack. Most of the very effective ones are controlled substances, however (like Ativan and Xanax) so some doctors are jerks about it and may prescribe something like Buspar….which I was recently prescribed and it does absolutely nothing for me. Ativan works best with me, but my doctor doesn’t want me to have it since it’s a controlled substance. GOOD LUCK
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Comment from Steve
Time January 17, 2010 at 11:22 am
Could be anxiety, but is treatable, however you really should se a doctor for advise. You could get meds and or therapy. I have the same thing and I was on Citalopram 20mg, very low dose, it does take 3-4 weeks to get in the system. But as it’s happened for over a year Doctors is recommended.
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Comment from hammyisbest
Time January 17, 2010 at 11:45 am
This definitely sounds like a panic/anxiety attack. You may have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, which causes people to have frequent panic attacks. But this could also be a number of other conditions. For example, I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which most people associate with doing strange things like washing your hands a million times a day. However, it really just causes me to have intense panic attacks whenever I become fixated on something that worries me or stresses me out. My heart races, I feel like I can’t move, I tremble, I sweat, sometimes I cry, and when it’s really bad I vomit.
Your doctor may prescribe you an anti-depressant (doctors love to do that…). They may also give you an anti-anxiety med, which is without a doubt the best thing for relieving a panic attack. Most of the very effective ones are controlled substances, however (like Ativan and Xanax) so some doctors are jerks about it and may prescribe something like Buspar….which I was recently prescribed and it does absolutely nothing for me. Ativan works best with me, but my doctor doesn’t want me to have it since it’s a controlled substance. GOOD LUCK
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my own personal struggles, unfortunately
Comment from MP SLICK 2009
Time January 17, 2010 at 11:51 am
It sounds like you are having an Anxiety Attack!! I see a therapist every 2 months, and I take a medication. You very well may be put on a medication for anxiety
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Comment from Frankie
Time January 17, 2010 at 11:16 am
It sounds like an anxiety attack. I have them all the time. If I’m feeling nervous about a situation, I freak, which sounds very similar to your situation.
It’s great that you’re going to see a therapist. Maybe look into hiring a psychiatrist, because they are the ones who perscribe medication.
Good luck!
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