My Panic Attack Solution

Comment from Jon R
Time January 17, 2010 at 11:34 am

You should see a psychiatrist. He/she can give you details about the risks vs. benefits of these kinds of medicines during pregnancy. I’m sure if you search on the web, though, you can find statistics regarding the frequencies of pregnancy complications associated with Zoloft and similar drugs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, or SSRI’s).
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Comment from calinuswork
Time January 17, 2010 at 12:15 pm

quit the medication and get out of the freaking city, go to the country site and make a nice and healthy baby.
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Comment from Matthew Z
Time January 17, 2010 at 12:51 pm

I am not really sure about what to tell you here medically except that you should see a physician. I had to post an answer here, however, as moving to the country and making a baby is probably one of the dumbest solutions someone could come up with. I can sympathize with panic/anziety and this person obviously doesn’t know what they are talking about.
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Comment from Beau†iful Nightmare
Time January 17, 2010 at 1:18 pm

im not too sure cause i never had kids, but u should talk to ur doctor….i know exactly how u feel; im on zoloft, and i have severe panic attacks too…same as u multiple times a day…if i were in ur position, id definately talk to my doctor and try to work something out…..GOOD LUCK!!!
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Comment from Twisted Plaything
Time January 17, 2010 at 1:25 pm

Taking zoloft while pregnant can hurt your baby and you will most likely have to get off of the medication while pregnant. http://www.babycenter.com/expert/pregnancy/prenatalhealth/2343.html You should try to consult a cognitive behavioral therapist to help you find natural ways to help deal with the panic attacks. My cog behavioral therapist taught me breathing exercises that helped me alot. Take a deep breath in, hold it slowly release as you count backwards from 10. Please, go see a cognitive behavioral therapist and a medical doctor.
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Comment from evilangelfaery919
Time January 17, 2010 at 1:32 pm

I’m not sure of the exact effects of Zoloft but I was on Prozac towards the end of my pregnancy. I’m usually on Prozac with the occasional Ativan chaser for the panic attacks and when I got pregnant I went to see one of the leading women’s health and PPD doctors in the country. I didn’t take the medicine for the first trimester which is the time where any effects will be established according to my doctor and then in second trimester was on my normal doses and for the third trimester we bumped it up which is apparently very normal for pregnant women with panic disorders. The best advice I can give you is find a psychiatrist that is well versed in pregnancy and the ramifications thereof. Do not assume that your OBGYN will understand that you have panic attacks…in fact mine thought I was being a pansy…until I almost went catatonic during a visit (I don’t do drs, hospitals, etc) and then she started to understand that perhaps I wasn’t joking. All drugs have the warning about pregnant women written on the bottle…simply because you can’t test on pregnant women and so to cover their collective butts they affix the warning. However a well-versed psychiatrist will know the actual risks associated with specific medicines in your pregnancy. Do your research and make sure to find a good one.

BTW My daughter was born full-term and gorgeously healthy. She’s now 18 months old and is by all signs on her way to being a very intelligent child.
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Comment from Violet Pearl
Time January 17, 2010 at 1:52 pm

It’s not a good idea to take drugs while pregnant. I know Paxil has been proven to cause birth -particularly heart defects, when women take it during the first three months of pregnancy. I would bet Zoloft has the same potential. Also, just because the baby is born appearing healthy doesn’t mean the drugs haven’t caused a genetic disorder that might show up later.
Second, if you’ve ever tried to stop taking Zoloft for 3-4 days, you know it’s difficult. Imagine your baby going through those withdrawals.
If you’re pregnant, wean off Zoloft as soon as possible. Consider alternative therapy (non drug) for overcoming panic and anxiety, such as programs like
http://www.panic-anxiety.com
You created your own fears in your own mind- there’s nothing physically or mentaly wrong with you.
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Comment from Nikki
Time January 17, 2010 at 2:12 pm

stop taking zoloft. I dont care how severe your panic attacks are, you can beat it on your own. I was 16 when I had my first one, i thought i was going to die. I finally had a nervous breakdown last february and thats when i decided enough is enough. My doctors tried to give me cymbalta, zoloft, etc. they also prescribed lorazipam for when the attack came. I was seriously messed up for like 4 months after that. anti depressants dont cure anxiety and depression, it masks it. when you stop taking them, the feelings will start to come back. you have to make yourself mentally stonger, you have to decide that the illness wont take over your life. drug are so harmful for a persons body. do you want to be on them when your 50, 60, 70? go see a therapist and talk. work out for 30 minutes everyday. stay away from foods and drinks that stimulate your nervous system. and eat foods that are calming. when you feel an attack coming on go for a walk, have a glass of milk, try to focus on somthing else. stay away from coffe chocolate, suagar, alcohol, etc. if you do all that you will beat it on your own.
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