My Panic Attack Solution

Comment from Momma Knows
Time December 27, 2009 at 7:42 pm

I have panic attacks while I am sleeping. It wakes me up and I get violently sick. I use Imipramine.
Although you feel that Xanax will mellow you out, it still won’t help the panic attack symptoms. That’s why your docto won’t give it to you.
Xanax is ok, is your a bit overly stressed due to a death in the family, divorce etc, it really doesn’t target the nerves that have to do with panic attacks.
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Comment from aptdwn26
Time December 27, 2009 at 7:52 pm

My wife has similar symptoms and she uses Seroquel. She does well now. Perhaps it will work for you? The main side effect is drowsiness. My wife takes one in the morning and 3 at night. I hope that helps!
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Comment from unplannednudity39624
Time December 27, 2009 at 8:04 pm

Theres other non-narcotic meds for you to take. Asking for a narcotic right away does make you seem like you are looking for narcs. Talk to your doctor, let them know that the vistaril isnt working. Tell them you would prefer to not take a narcotic and see what else they try. Specifically ask about Buspar Seroquel, Tofranil, or Celexa. If nothing else try and fail these meds or any others they want you to try before turning to benzos (i.e. xanax, ativan, valium)
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Comment from SASSY_1
Time December 27, 2009 at 8:09 pm

get yourself a better dr. they always take that approach with mental health. my best advice for you (as 1 who suffers as well ) is find yourself a dr that will perform the tests to help you. i did and i live a very normal life now with 1 small pill at bedtime. please get yourself some true help so you and your kids can live again. i hope this helps you.
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Comment from quijibored
Time December 27, 2009 at 8:33 pm

Buspar can help reduce the number, frequency and severity of your panic attacks but it will take a few weeks for it to become effective. Buspar is safe and not addictive but doesn’t have an immediate downer type effect like xanax or valium. Xanax should be a treatment of last resort since they are very addictive and make you very prone to rebound anxiety. I have a close friend who is addicted to them and I can tell by how they are acting whether they have taken a xanax or not.

With your BF leaving you are in a stressful period of your life. Unfortunately life is full of stress but this is a temporary thing and won’t last forever. Exercise more until you are tired and don’t focus on things you can not change. Remember there are millions of new guys out there. Also remember that most of them don’t like women hooked on xanax. good luck
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Comment from stacia
Time December 27, 2009 at 8:55 pm

Get into a psychiatrist and explain what’s up with you including your history. S/he should get a good sense of what med would be most effective. If you instead go in naming the drug you want, it’s hard to imaging that you’d be perceived as anything but drug seeking. Good luck.
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Comment from Laurie S
Time December 27, 2009 at 9:01 pm

I totally identify with this! The first time I had a panic attack, I thought that I was having a heart attack….spent 4 hours in the ER and was put on a heart monitor for 24 hours.

After lots of tests (expensive ones I might add), the docs said that they were panic attacks.

I am taking effexor xr 37.5 mg 1 time a day and atenolol 25 mg 1 time a day….took about 4 days to kick in, but no more attacks!

Tell your doctor exactly what you are experiencing. Try to describe the feeling to him so that he knows you are not just trying to "get some drug".

Good Luck
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Comment from bramblerock
Time December 27, 2009 at 9:37 pm

xanax is very habit forming. I too took it for panic attacks and it works well I was lucky to not develop a dependence on it. Talk to your doctor honestly It may be temporary due to a break up. Those are hard but don’t let your studies fall behind. Throw yourself into your classes. There is plenty of time after college to find a boyfriend. There are anti-depressants that work for anxiety also. Good luck honey don’t despare God loves you and has a plan for you.
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Comment from weezyljm
Time December 27, 2009 at 9:50 pm

Ask the MD for Buspar -a non-addictive Rx for anxiety. It works well! It is prescription. Xanax is addicitng and you DON"T need it.
Talk to your shrink/MD re: continuting you bi-polar RX also. Ypu NEED to continue taking these to maintain. I know you think you don’t need them – BUT YOU DO! Do it for your kids!
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Comment from Sarza
Time December 27, 2009 at 10:37 pm

Talk to your doctor, I have no idea why they would give you Seroquel.
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Comment from warandpeace
Time December 27, 2009 at 10:51 pm

Visteril is a cousin to Xanax. Talk about grounding with your therapist. It sounds like you are going through a really tough time right now and your therapist can give you more info on how to prevent a serious attack. Have a friend stay with you a few nights or have a relative take your kids for a night. You won’t go over the edge. Give the Visteril time to work. Two weeks isn’t long enough for it to be into your system. I have been where you are too many times to count. I have been on more drugs than I care to admit. 20 some years worth. Talk this out with people and give yourself time to mourn your loss. Xanax and other benzo’s only hide the problem, not solve it. But since you have been down this road, I don’t need to tell you more.
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Comment from Claudia F
Time December 27, 2009 at 11:00 pm

I’m being treated currently with 6mg (2-2-2) of Ativan, I’m also bi-polar and being treated for it….maybe your having a manic episode on top of the attacks? Losing a long time companion could set off alot of things. Be honest with your doc and tell him you need to be a mom to your kids. Best wishes, I hope you feel better soon!
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Comment from urnobter
Time December 27, 2009 at 11:49 pm

Yo have to first be honest with yourself — are you in search of a quick fix or are you looking for something more long term? If the latter is what you have in mind then more work on your part is required as opposed to the former. But I assure you the route without medication is more fufilling for you and especially your children. I use to have panic attacks and to be honest they can be started and stopped by the person having the attack. Think about the attacks that you have been having, they all started with a thought that came into your mind. A feeling (fear, anger, confusion) followed suit and you continued harping on the thought(s) and continued experiencing the feeling(s). We all have negative thoughts or worries, the trick to kill off an attack is leaving this as a thought by implanting more productive and positive thoughts in your mind. If this doesn’t work and the feelings start, then you need to learn the methods of deep breathing. This is where you breathe in thru the nose and out thru the mouth with only your stomach moving up and down. To practice this method you can simply place one hand on your stomach and the other on your chest and observe which hand is moving as you breathe in and out. You can find more accurate info about this breathing method on mental health websites.
You have to notice that when you are having a panic attack that you have restricted breathing and sometimes you stop altogether. The lack of oxcygen is a factor in that tightness in the chest so learning to breathe is detrimental.
You say that you have been requesting medication because you are afraid that you will "go over the edge." This is a handicap in your thinking because you are telling yourself that you will fail. In other words you are setting yourself up for failure because the pills will not cure this problem only you can. I would advise that you not be reliant on medication because there are no pills that can prevent panic attacks. They might help you in staying calm or being more carefree but they cannot stop or prevent an attack. Good luck.
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Comment from 777
Time December 28, 2009 at 12:20 am

I think you can take an aditional minearals
the conbination of
Ca 50% , Mg 50%, Zn 50% of the MDA
Recomanded Daily Maximaum Allowance
You can buy it in drug stores.
If there is no such Quantity, you can try
The combination of
Ca 33% , Mg 33%, Zn 33%
It should can help you a little bit.
Or Buy The conbination of
Ca 100%, Mg 100%, Zn 100%.
Breaking it down.
The best componds should be
Ca 33%, Mg 33%, Zn 33%.
Have the foods in good nutritions.
Generally speaking, the minerals should work very well individully.
When it is in addition to any other drugs ( anti-psychotic, anti-anxiety, anti-depression), you should pay attention very carefully and consult with you doctors.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………I hope it can help you.
Best of luck
Jimmy L.
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Comment from Cassie
Time December 28, 2009 at 12:51 am

I can only tell you what helps me……I am bi-polar and will never go off meds just for the reason you are talking about….I take Klonipin (Clonazapan, generic) for anxiety….lexapro as an anti depressant, Trileptal for mood stabelizer and Seroquel which has slight anti-psychotic benefits and makes you sleep like a baby. My adult child told me that Vsiteril did nothing for him….are you going to a psychiatrist???? Interns and family docs know nothing about psyche meds…..
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PLEASE DON’T LET ME OR ANYONE TELL YOU WHAT TO DO EXCEPT YOUR PSYCHIATRIST…CANNOT IMAGINE SOMEONE TELLING ANOTHER NOT TO TAKE MEDS WHEN ONE IS BI-POLAR….DANGEROUS TERRITORY ONE IS TREADING ……..BE CAREFUL….SEROQUEL AND CELEXA ARE NOT EVEN RELATED IN PSYHE MEDS…CELEXA IS AN OLDER VERSON OF LEXAPRO AS AN ANTIDEPRESSANT.

Comment from Heather K
Time December 28, 2009 at 1:36 am

I started having panic attacks in January 06. My Mom and Grandma both have them. My psychologist said that it is somewhat heredity. He said that if you have something traumatic in your life happen that this can trigger it. I had to go back to work in Jan for the first time in a year. I have had 2 kids and we tried me staying home. Then my normal babysitter bailed on me and I had to find someone new that my kids didn’t even know. It has turned out great.

My doctor put me on Prozac and Xanax when I needed it. I found myself taking 2 .5mg tablets a day and I would still have them. Once I saw a psychologist he put me on 1mg of Xanax XR. I take it before I go to bed and haven’t had one in 2 months. I really think that this is what has helped me. Xanax XR is a time release tablet. I am normal now and never freaked out at all. My husband says that I am normal now.

I would see a psychologist and see if he recommends this. When I had them to take as needed. I was almost taking them at the same time everyday so they wouldn’t happen, but they still would. My life is back to normal now. Next week he is lowering my Prozac. There is HOPE!!!!!!
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Comment from william m
Time December 28, 2009 at 2:22 am

If you’re interested in a cure that does not require the use of medication, then check out this site:

http://www.cureanxietydisorder.com/?utm_source=YahooAnswers&utm_medium=link%2Bpost

It has helped many people that have had panic/anxiety attacks…

All the best…
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